Originally Posted by
chephy
Couriers don't earn much granted, but 30 cents per package is WAY too low. 12 bucks for a CRAZY day of work (40 packages)? Come on. Even the cheapest overnight packages going two blocks fetch at least a dollar. Some urgent ones going far can earn you as much as $15, though those are rare. The aforementioned $4 is probably a close estimate if you work with a good company.
Some urgent ones going short can earn you that much too. The messenger company I use has a Lightning Service for the immediate downtown business district, between Queen & the water, and Jarvis to University. 15 minutes from phone call to delivery @ $30.00 + tax. That's $18.00-$21.00 for the messenger depending on whether they're paid probationary, standard or better percentages, and for only 20 minutes of their time. But that service level is only used for very urgent items. Normal VIP service is 30 minutes depending on the zone, crossing 3-4 zones will get you $25.00 for a VIP, and with good dispatch there are cheaper packages in your bag at the same time/same direction.