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Grubhub Driver Profit Calculator
Grubhub drivers earn per-order pay plus tips — but gas, wear, and taxes typically take 30–45% off the top. See what an hour on Grubhub really pays you.
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These are estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates, mileage deductions and expenses vary significantly by location, time and your specific situation.
For the most accurate picture, update every number from your actual earnings statements. This tool is for educational purposes and is not official tax or financial advice — consult a tax professional when needed.
1Select your platforms
2Your numbers
GrubhubNo driver service fee (per-order pay + tips)
Deduction
$0.00
3Tax location
Self-employment 15.3% + ~14% effective federal/state
✏️ Edit to match your real numbers — your actual effective rate depends on total income, deductions and filing status.
4Unpaid time (prep, commute)
Hours worked that platforms don't pay for
5"What if" — add hours
+0 hrs
Your real take-home
$210.00
After fees, expenses & est. taxes
Your true hourly rate is an estimate. Small changes to fees or expenses can meaningfully impact the result — edit each field to match your real numbers.
True hourly
$9.55/hr
App says $20.00/hr
Profit margin
52.5%
Healthy
- Gross earnings
- $400.00
- Platform fees
- −$0.00
- Expenses
- −$100.00
- Est. tax reserve
- −$90.00
- Net after tax
- $210.00
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Your shift, in your dashboard
- Net take-home
- $210.00
- True $/hr
- $9.55
- Hours tracked
- 22.0
Without an account, this disappears the moment you close the tab.
Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.
What we factor in
- Smart defaults: ~$20/hr gross, ~$5/hr fuel + wear
- No platform commission deducted from driver gross
- Standard mileage deduction baked in
- Self-employment tax reserve by state
Frequently asked
- Does Grubhub take a fee from drivers?
- No — Grubhub doesn't deduct a platform commission from drivers. The 'true cost' comes from your gas, wear, and the 15.3% self-employment tax.
- What's the biggest hidden cost?
- Vehicle depreciation. Track every mile and claim the IRS standard mileage deduction — it usually saves more than tracking actual gas.
- Should I work peak hours only?
- Yes. Peak-pay blocks raise effective $/hr without raising your costs — the math compounds in your favor.