How to Verify Instacart Shopper Income and Employment with Truework
Why traditional employment verification doesn't work for Instacart Shoppers
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How to verify income and employment for Instacart 1099 contractors
If you want to run a verification of employment or income (VOE or VOI) for Instacart Shoppers, it's recommended to use Truework employment verification services for Instacart.
Alternatively, you can ask the shopper to provide a screenshot of the application that shows their earnings and employment.
Why income verification is different for gig grocery workers
Instacart Shoppers are classified as independent contractors, not employees — which means lenders and landlords can't verify their income by contacting Instacart directly.
Since Shoppers earn variable, 1099-based income, verifying their earnings requires a method built for gig workers rather than traditional W-2 employees.
What does an Instacart Shopper income verification include?
A verified Instacart Shopper income report typically includes total earnings, payment frequency, and income history over a defined period.
This gives lenders, property managers, and background check processors accurate, source-of-truth data to make informed decisions — without relying on screenshots that can be easily altered.
