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What’s Your True Hourly Rate as a Mystery Shopper?

February 3, 2026 by J. Herwick

Last Reviewed: March 2026 | IRS mileage rate updated to $0.725/mile for 2026. Calculator reflects current rates. Job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter report mystery shopper pay around $17–$18 an […]

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What’s Your True Hourly Rate as a Mystery Shopper?

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