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- 20 hours a week, 40 trips, a $5.50 average fare, $3.50 average tip and $30 in promotions grosses $390, or $19.50 an hour.
- With a car, 140 miles at 76 cents ($106.40) and $10 of expenses leave $273.60 a week, or $13.68 an hour.
- The same week by bike or scooter, with no fuel cost, nets $380, or $19 an hour.
- Tips make up about 36% of gross pay in this example.
How to use the Uber Eats earnings calculator
Choose car or bike
Bike and scooter delivery removes the per-mile vehicle cost. Car delivery includes it.
Enter hours and trips
Use hours online and trips completed in a typical week.
Enter fare, tip and promotions
Use your average fare per trip before tips, your average tip per trip, and weekly quest or promotion pay.
Add miles and expenses
For a car, enter miles per trip and cost per mile. Then add other expenses such as phone data or a delivery bag.
Car or bike: which pays more?
On short trips in dense areas a bike can keep much more of the gross pay because there is no fuel or wear per mile. A car can cover more ground and handle longer trips. Compare both in the calculator with your own numbers.
Uber Eats profit formula
Gross = trips × (average fare + average tip) + promotions
Vehicle cost = trips × miles per trip × cost per mile
Net profit = gross − vehicle cost − other expenses
The IRS standard business mileage rate is 76 cents per mile from July 1, 2026 (72.5 cents from January to June). It is a handy cost per mile, but your real cost may differ.
Worked example: delivering by car
A courier is online 20 hours, completes 40 trips, earns a $5.50 average fare and $3.50 average tip, and receives $30 in promotions. Each trip is 3.5 miles.
- Fares (40 × $5.50) $220.00
- Tips (40 × $3.50) $140.00
- Promotions $30.00
- Gross pay $390.00
- Vehicle cost (140 mi × $0.76) −$106.40
- Other expenses −$10.00
- Weekly net profit $273.60
- Net pay per hour $13.68
- Monthly net profit (× 52 ÷ 12) $1,185.60
By bike or scooter, the same week has no vehicle cost: net profit is $380, or $19 an hour, ignoring bike upkeep beyond the $10 of expenses.
Uber Eats earnings FAQ
How much do Uber Eats couriers make per hour?
It depends on the city, time of day and trip length. Enter your own trips per hour, fare and tips to see your gross and net pay per hour.
Do tips count as part of my earnings?
Yes. Tips are part of your gross pay. The calculator shows what share of gross pay comes from tips.
Should I deliver by car or bike?
A bike has no fuel cost and works well on short trips in dense areas. Cars cover more distance. Use the calculator to compare your own numbers.
What cost per mile should I use?
The IRS business rate is 76 cents per mile from July 1, 2026. Your own cost may be lower or higher, so use your real figure if you know it.
How do promotions change my profit?
Quests and promotions add to gross pay when you meet their requirements. Add your weekly total to see the effect.
Is this an official Uber tool?
No. It is an independent estimate and is not affiliated with Uber.
Good to know
Your costs depend heavily on how you deliver. A courier on a bike has little or no fuel cost, while a driver pays for fuel, wear and insurance on every mile. Compare your own vehicle cost against the fares and tips you actually receive, because the same trip can be worth very different amounts to two couriers.