Another simple Instacart shopper hack is to look for peak pay bonuses when on the job. According to Instacart, “occasionally, shoppers may be offered additional pay during hours when the need for shoppers is high.” Additionally, you can see peak pay bonuses before selecting an order, so it’s an easy way to snag a higher-paying batch or two. As you can see in this example, there’s a $3 Peak Boost on the order, making the batch more enticing overall.