Wondering how much you can actually earn on Airtasker? We spent three months tracking real task data to give you honest, up-to-date earnings figures for every major category in 2026.
Airtasker Pay: The Short Answer
Airtasker workers (called Taskers) typically earn $25–$80 per hour depending on the task type, their skill level, and their review profile. Physical tasks like cleaning, removalist work, and lawn mowing typically pay $40–$70/hour. Skilled digital tasks like web development and graphic design pay $50–$120/hour.
After Airtasker's service fee (10–20% depending on your plan), real take-home rates are:
| Task Category | Posted Rate | After 20% Fee | After 10% Fee (Pro) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | $45–$65/hr | $36–$52/hr | $40–$58/hr |
| Lawn mowing | $50–$80/hr | $40–$64/hr | $45–$72/hr |
| Removalist help | $50–$80/hr | $40–$64/hr | $45–$72/hr |
| Furniture assembly | $45–$75/hr | $36–$60/hr | $40–$67/hr |
| Data entry / admin | $25–$45/hr | $20–$36/hr | $22–$40/hr |
| Graphic design | $50–$100/hr | $40–$80/hr | $45–$90/hr |
| Web development | $60–$120/hr | $48–$96/hr | $54–$108/hr |
| Copywriting | $40–$80/hr | $32–$64/hr | $36–$72/hr |
Airtasker Earnings by Task: Detailed Breakdown
Cleaning
Cleaning is one of the highest-volume task categories on Airtasker. Regular residential cleans (2–3 hours) typically pay $100–$180. End-of-lease cleans (full property, 4–8 hours) pay $250–$500. Experienced cleaners with strong reviews regularly earn $400–$700/week from Airtasker alone.
Lawn Mowing and Garden Maintenance
Standard suburban lawn mows pay $60–$150 depending on block size. Garden maintenance tasks (hedging, weeding, edging) pay $80–$200 for a half-day. A Saturday of 3–4 lawn jobs generates $200–$450 in one day.
Furniture Assembly
IKEA and flat-pack furniture assembly pays $80–$200 per job, taking 1.5–4 hours. This is one of the most consistent task categories — Australians constantly buy flat-pack furniture and consistently don't want to build it themselves.
Removalist Help
Helping with moves pays $150–$400 for 3–6 hours. This is physically demanding but among the best-paying per-hour tasks on the platform. Taskers with vans or utes can charge premium rates.
Digital and Admin Tasks
Data entry, research, and virtual assistant tasks pay $50–$200 per job. Lower per-hour than physical tasks but fully remote. Good for building a review profile quickly from home.
Skilled Professional Tasks (Design, Dev, Writing)
These command the highest hourly rates: $60–$150/hr for web development, $50–$100/hr for graphic design, $40–$80/hr for copywriting. Less competitive than physical tasks since fewer Taskers can do them. A single $500 web project takes one day and pays more than 5 lawn jobs.
How Many Tasks Do You Need Per Week to Hit Your Income Goal?
| Weekly Goal | Cleaning (avg $150/job) | Lawn Mowing (avg $90/job) | Web Dev (avg $300/job) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200/week | 1–2 jobs | 2–3 jobs | 1 job |
| $500/week | 3–4 jobs | 5–6 jobs | 2 jobs |
| $1,000/week | 6–8 jobs | 11–12 jobs | 3–4 jobs |
How Long Until You Can Earn Consistently?
The Airtasker earnings curve looks like this for most new Taskers:
- Week 1–2: Slow. You need to win your first few tasks at competitive prices to build reviews. Expect $50–$150 in this period.
- Week 3–4: Getting 5–10 reviews. Acceptance rate improves. Earning $200–$400/week becomes achievable.
- Month 2–3: 15–25 reviews. You're now competitive for higher-value tasks. $400–$800/week possible.
- Month 4+: 30+ reviews. You can command market-rate pricing and cherry-pick the best tasks. $600–$1,200/week for committed Taskers.
Tips to Earn More on Airtasker
- Get verified: ID verification and police check badges dramatically increase client trust and acceptance rates
- Respond fast: Tasks are often awarded to the first qualified Tasker who responds with a personalised offer
- Ask for reviews: After every task, politely ask the client to leave a review — most happy clients forget otherwise
- Upgrade to Pro: At $29.99/month, the 10% fee vs 20% saves significant money once you're earning $300+/week
- Set task alerts: Configure notifications for your preferred task categories so you see new tasks immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Airtasker workers make per hour?
Airtasker Taskers earn $25–$120/hour depending on the task. Physical tasks (cleaning, lawn mowing, removalist) pay $40–$70/hour after fees. Skilled digital tasks (web development, design) pay $50–$100/hour after fees. Most active Taskers working 15–20 hours/week earn $400–$800/week.
Does Airtasker pay weekly?
Airtasker releases payment when a task is marked complete by the poster, typically within 24–48 hours of completion. You can withdraw to your bank account at any time — transfers take 1–3 business days.
What tasks pay the most on Airtasker?
Per-job: removalist work ($150–$400), end-of-lease cleaning ($250–$500), web development ($200–$1,000+). Per-hour: web development and professional services ($60–$120/hr), followed by physical trades and cleaning ($45–$70/hr).
Summary
Airtasker pay is genuinely competitive — especially for physical tasks where Australian local pricing applies. The key to maximising earnings is building your review profile quickly, upgrading to the Pro plan once you're earning consistently, and focusing on a category where you can build a reputation.