Why does Uber Eats show a higher hourly rate?

Uber Eats counts only active delivery time and ignores gas, depreciation, and the 15.3% self-employment tax. We add all of that back.

Yes — all tips are taxable income whether cash or in-app. Include them in your gross.

Can I deduct mileage instead of gas?

For most US drivers the IRS standard mileage rate ($0.70/mi in 2026) beats actual expenses. Track every mile with our free Mileage Log.

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Uber Eats Driver Profit Calculator

Uber Eats pays per-delivery + tips, but gas, mileage, and self-employment tax can eat 35–45% of what hits your bank. Plug in a real shift and see your actual take-home.

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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

Uber EatsNo service fee (delivery fees + tips are gross)

Hours

Gross $

Expenses $

Gas only (mileage below)

Miles driven

Standard rate: $0.70/mi — ✏️ edit miles from your odometer or app summary

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)

hrs

Hours worked that platforms don't pay for

5"What if" — add hours

+0 hrs

Your real take-home

$224.00

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

$10.18/hr

App says $21.00/hr

Profit margin

53.3%

Healthy

Gross earnings: $420.00
Platform fees: −$0.00
Expenses: −$100.00
Est. tax reserve: −$96.00
Net after tax: $224.00

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Your shift, in your dashboard

Net take-home: $224.00
True $/hr: $10.18
Hours tracked: 22.0

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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: ~$21/hr gross, ~$5/hr fuel + wear (edit to match your market)
No platform service fee — your gross is delivery pay + tips
IRS standard mileage deduction at $0.70/mile (2026)
Self-employment + income tax reserve by state/country

Frequently asked

Why does Uber Eats show a higher hourly rate?: Uber Eats counts only active delivery time and ignores gas, depreciation, and the 15.3% self-employment tax. We add all of that back.
Are tips taxable?: Yes — all tips are taxable income whether cash or in-app. Include them in your gross.
Can I deduct mileage instead of gas?: For most US drivers the IRS standard mileage rate ($0.70/mi in 2026) beats actual expenses. Track every mile with our free Mileage Log.

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