Instawork: Be your own boss

4.3
42.6K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Find jobs and gigs that fit your schedule. Jobs can last from a few hours to a few months. From local jobs and shifts to gig work and online jobs – Instawork has it all. Review pay details before accepting each shift or get paid daily with our Top Pro Program.

As a Professional on Instawork, you see exactly how much you’ll make with each shift and can earn rewards and benefits like daily pay, cash bonuses, and priority access to shifts based on performance.

It’s easy to get started - sign up, create your profile, and get approved for different positions. Once you’re approved, you can also connect with other Pros and businesses on Instawork with in app messaging and calling to expand your opportunities to earn.


INSTAWORK FEATURES

GIGS & SHIFT WORK
- Job finder: Find shifts, gig work, and side jobs hiring
- Job seeker: The perfect job app for flexible jobs that lets you choose where and when to work
- Contractor or freelance work: Find jobs that match your skills, schedule and needs
- Career builder: Get a job and expand your work experience with different gigs

MAKE MONEY QUICKLY
- Get paid weekly or qualify for daily pay as a Top Pro
- Local jobs provide the perfect side hustle opportunity
- Find side jobs or individual shifts for extra money

JOBS SEARCH & CAREER NETWORKING TOOL
- Work shifts and connect with other industry members
- Career finder & networking tool to help expand your network
- Work shifts and gigs and consistently perform good work to increase your chances of permanent employment

TOP PRO PROGRAM
- Qualify for Instapay to enjoy daily pay after every shift
- Priority shifts access, cash bonuses, and instant payments await with our Top Pro Program

JOB BANK – GET A JOB IN:

CULINARY & HOSPITALITY
- Bartender
- Line / Prep cook
- Server
- Busser
- Runner
- Dishwasher
- Cashier
- Concessions
- Event set up & takedown
- Custodial
- Housekeeping

WAREHOUSE
- Picking / Packing
- Material handling
- General Labor

Instawork is currently in over 37 cities in the United States, including:
Chicago
Columbus
Dallas
Nashville
Los Angeles
New York
Philadelphia
Phoenix
San Francisco
Seattle
and more!

Here’s what Pros say about Instawork:
“It's easy to navigate. They have live coaches to help you along the journey of finding employment...but what's best is the jobs they have to choose from. Good employers with great pay. I would recommend them to anyone!” - Ran

“Nice app, very easy to use. I run a small business and this is a nice option to pick up gigs on the side when I need to. I love that I can build my network within the app and work with people that I actually know.” - Deidra

“Instawork is a great way to earn money on the side and full time. You'll make great connections with staff and vendors that'll change your life and it's easy as just applying.” - D’Eric

“It’s so great to find work with decent pay where you can start immediately and are guaranteed a job with no interview. Makes finding work easier than ever before.” - Ryan

Got any questions or feedback? Reach out to us at [email protected]

Connect with Instawork:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instawork.jobs/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/instaworkapp/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/instawork
Blog - https://blog.instawork.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instawork.jobs
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@instaworkapp
Updated on
Feb 25, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Health and fitness, and Messages
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 7 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.3
42K reviews
Chris Martin
September 11, 2025
I get plenty of gigs here. most are well below my average hourly rate, but the flexibility makes it worth it. the worst part so far has been the customer service. I haven't gotten a reply in 2 months despite my somewhat frequent check-ins. most reslcenetly a store gave me the wrong clock out code, when I ask about it she gets fidgety and I still haven't been paid. I'm supposed to go back today, and if 8 don't go and work (possibly for free) they have the power to end my profile.
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Instawork
September 30, 2025
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Aristarchus
March 9, 2026
Takes forever for them to post shifts. If it isn't 30 minutes before a shift that is 4 miles away I've lost count of how many times I'd had to go through the regular requirement of booking a shift only for them to say "Sorry. Shift is booked already." The countless AI calls for approval on shift details that were done in the past is also annoying. What's the sense of loading our resumes or doing jobs if our profiles aren't updated just to wash dishes?? This app should work offline as well.
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Benjamen Hebert
March 13, 2026
Instawork was a great way to earn an income. Shifts come and go and I'm able to work as much or as little as I need, if they post any. Was an excellent company. Shifts are few and far between even for gold members in a busy market. Shifts are difficult to transfer. The in-app chat really is slow to the points it's useless. Not happy anymore.
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What’s new

Thanks for using Instawork to find hourly gigs at local businesses. We're currently operating in most major cities and coming soon to more.

In this version, we've updated libraries to enhance performance and stability, along with routine improvements to optimize user experience.

**Note: now also hiring for essential services, such as warehouse workers, janitorial staff, retail merchandisers, and more**