Glovo—a global delivery company that's available in more than 1300 cities around the world—pays dispatch riders/couriers per delivery, and the payment varies depending on several factors, including location, time of day, and weather conditions.
Unlike other delivery companies, Glovo does not pay per kilometer; the company pays per completed delivery with a base fee and additional components like distance, waiting time, demand, and potential bonuses.
However, it's important to note that larger cities—like Lagos, Cairo, and Abuja—with higher demand tend to offer better rates for Glovo couriers. Another thing to note is that if a courier has to wait for an extended period at the pickup location, they may receive extra compensation.
How Glovo Payment Works for Couriers
Glovo pays couriers per completed delivery with a base fee. This payment system is calculated based on the following components for each delivery:
- Base Rate: Glovo's base rate is a fixed amount per order, which varies by city. For example, in Poland, the minimum rate per delivery is around 10 PLN to 12 PLN—that's about $2.50-$3 USD gross.
- Distance: If a courier travelled more than usual, the courier will be paid additional money. For instance, a courier will earn additional pay based on the distance traveled from the pickup point to the delivery point. This simply means that longer distances result in higher earnings.
- Waiting Time: If a courier waits more than 5 minutes at a store, they receive extra compensation per minute.
- Supplements/Bonuses: Additional payments may apply based on:
- Rain Supplement: Automatically added in adverse weather (e.g., at least 2 mm of rain per hour).
- Night Supplement: For deliveries between midnight and 7:00 AM.
- Festivity Supplement: Applied on specific holidays (e.g., Christmas and New Year).
- Extra Supplement: Ensures earnings meet the minimum hourly rate required by local regulations (e.g., €10/hour in Italy per CCNL Rider).
- Tips: Tips are payments made for satisfied services. Customers can tip couriers through the Glovo app. This will directly increase the courier’s earnings.
- Peak Hour Bonuses: These are higher rates or multipliers during busy times or high-demand period.
Related: How to Use the "Glovo Paystack Link" for Payment.
Glovo Earnings Per Country
Poland
Glovo couriers earn between $6.50 and $8.50 per hour in Poland. These earnings are averaging 2 to 4 deliveries each hour.
If you're working full-time—around 40 hours a week—you can expect to make between 2,100 PLN and 2,800 PLN per month—that's about $525 to $700 USD.
However, with bonuses and high activity, top earners have been known to reach as much as 12,000 PLN—that's about $3,000 USD.
For those doing it part-time, say 20 hours a week, earnings usually fall between 1,200 PLN and 1,500 PLN—that's about $300 to $375 USD.
On a weekly scale, dedicated couriers often bring in around $600 net, while exceptional performers—those with high efficiency and working in high-demand areas—can reportedly earn up to $10,500 per month, though that’s definitely not the norm.
Spain
According to a 2021 post on X, Glovo couriers in Barcelona earn around €2.50 per delivery. Meanwhile, Glovo is taking a €0.25 cut—that's 10% of the courier's earnings per delivery.
To make about €2,000 gross in a month, a courier would need to complete around 800 deliveries—that's about 40 a day. On average, couriers in the city earn about €7 per hour, with monthly earnings hovering around €2,095.
Italy
In Italy, couriers earn between €8 and €10 per hour, which includes their base pay and any performance-related bonuses—but doesn’t factor in tips, as those aren’t guaranteed.
However, local regulations ensure that with supplements, couriers receive a minimum of €10 per hour to provide a safety net even during slower shifts.
Nigeria
In Nigeria, couriers earnings are based on a base rate, distance, and waiting time, with additional bonuses for rain or address changes.
Specific per-delivery amounts are not certain, but earnings increase with more orders completed in a billing period.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Glovo’s pay per delivery ranges from $1 to $4 globally. However, it's important to note that factors like taxes and fees—with variations based on location, demand, and conditions—affect paying rates.
