The annual salary for an Uber driver depends on a number of factors, including location, driving experience, and vehicle type. First-time drivers can expect to earn about $19 per hour, but experienced drivers can earn upwards of $25 per hour. Drivers who work for UberEATS can make about $30 per hour.
Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees. As such, they are not entitled to a salary or benefits. They must pay for their own gas and insurance, and they get to keep all of the tips they receive from customers. The average Uber driver makes $19/hour on average, but that number can vary widely depending on where you live and what kind of car you drive. As of 2017, the average hourly rate for an Uber driver in New York City was $23.77 per hour; in Los Angeles it was $21.05 per hour; in San Francisco it was $18.81 per hour; and in Austin it was $16.35 per hour (source).
Annual Salary For Uber Driver
How earnings are calculated
You might be wondering how much you can make driving with Uber. The following factors help determine the amount you earn for each trip.
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Standard fare
You earn a fare for every completed trip.
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Surge
Check the heat map in your app to find out when and where rider demand is high, so you can earn more on top of your standard fare.
Tips accepted
Minimum trip earnings
Each city has a minimum amount that you’ll earn for any trip. This makes sure your earnings reflect the effort you put in, even on short trips.
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Service fee
This fee helps fund things like app development and customer support.
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Booking fee
Riders pay a booking fee to help cover safety, regulatory, and operational costs such as insurance.
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Cancellations
In most instances, you’ll receive a cancellation fee if a rider cancels a request.
Promotions and how they work
In-app promotions based on where the Driver app expects the most ride requests in your area help you plan ahead and set goals to maximize earnings. Not all promotions are available to all drivers. See terms below.²
Promotions and how they work
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Reach a set number of trips
Earn extra money if you complete a set number of trips in a certain amount of time when the offer is available.
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Drive during busy times
Get paid extra for trips in certain areas at busy times.
Ways to earn smarter
Get ahead with the app
Get ahead with the app
The app has powerful features to help you make the most of your time on the road. From tracking trends to informing you of earning opportunities nearby, the app is your partner on the road.
How the app works
Great service
Get tipped for great service
After every trip, riders can easily tip you directly in the app. You always keep 100% of your tips.
Learn more about tipping
When and how you get paid
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Get paid fast
It’s easy to get paid. All you need is a bank account. Your earnings are deposited every week.
If your customer pays cash Africa
If your customer pays cash
With cash, you get paid immediately after you complete a trip. The app will show the amount to collect from your customer and calculate fees that you owe to Uber.
Top questions from drivers
How do I earn with surge?
Where can I see my trip earnings?
Can I drive with the Uber app only on weekends?
Are drivers paid for tolls?
