Uber driver earnings vary enormously by city, hours worked, and whether you're counting the true cost of driving. Here's the real data from drivers across the US.
| City | Avg Hourly Gross | True Hourly Net |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $35–$45 | $22–$30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $38–$50 | $24–$32 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $28–$38 | $18–$25 |
| Chicago, IL | $22–$32 | $14–$21 |
| Austin, TX | $22–$30 | $14–$20 |
| Miami, FL | $24–$34 | $15–$22 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $20–$28 | $12–$18 |
| Denver, CO | $24–$32 | $15–$21 |
| Seattle, WA | $30–$42 | $19–$27 |
| Suburban/Rural | $16–$24 | $9–$15 |
Full-time (40+ hrs/week): Gross $2,800–$5,500/month. True take-home after gas, insurance, car wear, and self-employment tax: $1,800–$3,200/month in major cities.
Part-time (15–20 hrs/week): Gross $800–$1,600/month. True take-home: $500–$1,100/month. A solid side income, but not transformative.
Weekend only (8–12 hrs): Gross $350–$700/month. True take-home: $200–$450/month. Good for gas money, not rent.
Most new Uber drivers don't realize they'll owe 25–35% of their gross earnings in combined self-employment and income tax. A driver making $40K gross typically nets $26K–$30K after taxes. Track every mile and deduct properly to minimize this.
Enter your city, hours, miles, and car type to see your real net income.
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