Enter one shift — no sign-up — and see what you actually keep after gas, wear on your car, and taxes.
According to Uber, delivery fares are based on the expected time and effort for each trip plus conditions in your area. You see an upfront fare before you accept, which includes the base fare and any upfront tip, along with the estimated distance and time. Tips are yours to keep in full, and promotions such as Quest and Boost+ can add to your earnings. In some markets there's also a minimum earnings rate for time on trips. Uber notes that earnings vary by city and aren't guaranteed.
| Source | What it reports | What it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Gridwise (2025 data, tracked drivers) | About $18.06 per hour on average | Gross, before gas, insurance, and vehicle costs |
| Gridwise | Median total trip pay about $14.07 per work hour, of which tips about $6.26 | Gross, including tips |
| Gridwise | About $1.27 per mile on average | Pay per mile before expenses |
These are third-party figures from one company that sells a tracking app, covering its own users. Averages and medians differ, and we haven't verified them. Use them to see the range, not as a promise.
Before you accept a trip, you can divide the upfront fare by the total miles you'll drive for it and compare that with the 76¢ IRS rate we use as a vehicle-cost benchmark. The result shows what's left after vehicle costs and a tax set-aside. For other apps, use the main calculator.