Updated: 9 October 2026. All numbers come from open vacancies on Cloz.
A daily pay job pays you at the end of each working day, not once a month. On 9 October 2026, Cloz listed 597 daily pay vacancies and 1,581 shift jobs in Uzbekistan. In half of the ads that state a daily amount, the pay is between 120,000 and 200,000 so'm per day.
This guide explains which jobs pay daily, what shift schedules mean, and what to agree on before you start so you do not end up working for free.
Daily pay jobs · Shift jobs — both lists are updated every day.
Daily pay, shift work or part-time: what is the difference
People often mix these terms up. One is about when you get paid, the other is about how your working hours are set.
Type | What it means | On Cloz (9 Oct 2026) |
You are paid every day, at the end of the shift | 597 | |
Work in turns: day, evening or night shifts, schedules such as 2/2 | 1,581 | |
A few hours a day, less than a full working day | 158 |
A job can be more than one type. Of the 597 daily pay vacancies, 67 are also shift jobs. For short-term work, also look at the Temporary work category. If you are a student, read Part-time jobs for students in Tashkent.
Which jobs pay daily, and how much
Most daily pay vacancies are in restaurants and cafes, shops, cleaning and delivery. The table is based on 492 ads that state a daily amount in so'm.
Job | Ads | Median pay per day | Middle 50% of ads |
Waiter | 105 | 150,000 so'm | 120,000–200,000 so'm |
Cook, assistant cook, fast food | 53 | 150,000 so'm | 130,000–200,000 so'm |
Shop assistant, cashier | 52 | 125,000 so'm | 100,000–150,000 so'm |
Cleaner | 40 | 140,000 so'm | 120,000–165,000 so'm |
Dishwasher | 28 | 150,000 so'm | 120,000–173,750 so'm |
General worker, loader | 18 | 132,500 so'm | 95,000–200,000 so'm |
Courier | 47 | — (see below) | — |
Read courier ads carefully. Many courier ads say "up to 240,000 so'm per day" for couriers on foot, up to 400,000 by bicycle, up to 550,000 by motorcycle and up to 600,000 by car. "Up to" is the maximum, not a promise. Other ads give a range, for example 250,000–550,000 so'm a day. Either way, what you really earn depends on the number of orders.
Some ads pay per shift instead: 8 ads state the pay per shift, with starting amounts from 120,000 to 275,000 so'm.
Daily pay jobs in Tashkent, Samarkand and Andijan
This kind of work is not only in the capital. On 9 October 2026, Cloz listed:
Region | Daily pay | Shift work |
Tashkent city | 534 | |
Samarkand region | 123 | |
Andijan region |
One vacancy can be listed in several cities, so the regional numbers add up to more than the total.
In Tashkent, most daily pay ads are for waiters and couriers, followed by kitchen staff.
In Samarkand, examples of daily pay work for men include "Uzum terimchi yigitlar" (grape pickers, from 200,000 so'm a day) and "Магазинга ишчи (разнорабочий)" (a shop worker, 135,000–200,000 so'm a day).
In Andijan, shift ads most often look for fast food cooks, waiters and cleaners. Evening shifts are available too, for example "Foodcourt ofitsianti (kechki smena)" and "Idish yuvuvchi (kechki smena)".
Shift schedules: 2/2, evening and night shifts
Ads describe the schedule in a few characters. If you know what they mean, the first call goes faster.
- 2/2 — you work two days, then rest two days. Shifts are usually long, often 12 hours. That is about 15 shifts a month.
- 5/2 — five working days a week and two days off. Shifts are shorter.
- Evening shift — from the afternoon until late evening. Common in cafes, fast food, shopping centres and bakeries.
- Night shift — work at night. On Cloz it appears in ads for security guards, call centre operators, pastry cooks and factory workers.
Compare daily pay with a monthly salary. At 150,000 so'm a day on a 2/2 schedule (about 15 shifts), you earn about 2,250,000 so'm a month. On 5/2 (about 22 days) it is 3,300,000 so'm. Use this to compare a daily pay offer with a monthly one.
Before you accept an evening or night shift, think about how you will get home. Ask if the employer provides transport or pays for a taxi.
What to agree on by phone before your first day
Most problems start with questions nobody asked on the first call. Here is a ready script. Change it to fit your situation:
"Hello. I saw your vacancy for [job title] on Cloz. May I ask a few questions?
- How much do you pay per day (per shift)? Is it fixed, or does it depend on sales or orders?
- What are the working hours? Is there a lunch break or a meal?
- When do you pay: the same evening or at the end of the week? In cash or to a card?
- Is the first day a trial day? Is it paid?
- What should I bring: passport, uniform, medical book?
- What is the exact address, and who should I ask for?"
What to bring on day one
- Your passport — to show, not to leave
- Comfortable shoes and clothes, especially for kitchen or warehouse work
- A charged phone and the employer's number
- A screenshot of the message where you agreed the terms
Confirm the answers in writing by Telegram or SMS. For example: "Agreed: 150,000 so'm a day, 9:00 to 18:00, paid in cash every evening." If there is a dispute later, you have proof.
How not to get cheated: trial days, deposits, your passport
With daily pay, money moves fast, and scammers use this. Watch for these signs:
- Unpaid "trial days". One trial day can be normal, but ask before you start whether it is paid. A common trick is two or three free "trial" days, followed by "you are not a good fit".
- A deposit or a fee for a uniform. If someone asks you to pay for the job, training, a uniform or to "hold your place", stop. An honest employer does not charge you to hire you.
- Leaving your passport. Never leave your original passport with anyone as a "guarantee". Showing it or giving a copy is enough.
- Pay that is too good. The median daily pay is 150,000 so'm. If a simple job promises several times more and the tasks are unclear, be suspicious.
- Card details. To receive your pay, the employer only needs your card number. Never share an SMS code or a password.
More signs to watch for: Fake job offers on Telegram: how to spot a scam.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find daily pay jobs in Uzbekistan?
On 9 October 2026, Cloz listed 597 daily pay vacancies: 185 in Tashkent city, 111 in Bukhara region, 97 in Samarkand region and 86 in Andijan region. Most are for waiters, kitchen staff, shop assistants, cleaners and couriers.
What does shift work mean?
The work is organised in turns: staff replace each other on day, evening or night shifts. The most common schedule is 2/2, which means two days of work and two days off.
How much do daily pay jobs pay?
In 492 ads that state a daily amount, the median is 150,000 so'm, and half of the ads pay between 120,000 and 200,000 so'm. Courier ads show higher "up to" amounts, but these depend on the number of orders.
Do employers pay for a trial day?
It depends on the employer, so ask before you start and get the answer in writing. Several unpaid "trial" days in a row is a warning sign.
Find work you can start today: Daily pay vacancies
How the data was collected
- Source: Cloz, a job site that collects vacancies from Telegram channels and employers. The numbers are for vacancies open on 9 October 2026.
- The "daily pay" and "shift" labels come from the text of each ad: how the pay is given and how the work is organised.
- The pay table uses 492 ads from the daily pay list that state a daily amount in so'm. We took the starting amount from each ad and grouped jobs by their title.
- Median means half of the ads pay less and half pay more. "Middle 50%" is the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
