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- $900 a week over 40 online hours looks like $22.50 an hour before costs.
- After 600 miles at 76 cents ($456) and $40 of other expenses, net profit is $404 a week, or $10.10 an hour.
- That is about $1,751 a month and $21,008 a year before tax.
- Setting aside 25% for tax leaves about $303 a week.
How to use the gig driver earnings calculator
Enter your weekly earnings
Add fares, tips and bonuses paid to you for the week, after the platform’s cut.
Enter hours and miles
Count every hour you were logged in and every mile you drove for work, including miles without a passenger or order.
Set your cost per mile
The default is the IRS rate of 76 cents. Replace it with your own cost if you track fuel, repairs, insurance and depreciation.
Add other expenses and a tax set-aside
Include phone, tolls, parking and similar costs, then choose the share of profit you plan to save for tax.
Gross pay vs real profit
Gig apps show gross earnings, but a car is an expensive tool. Fuel, tires, repairs, insurance and depreciation all grow with every mile. Net pay per hour is the number to compare across apps and schedules, because it shows what is left after the car has been paid for.
Gig driver profit formula
Vehicle cost = miles × cost per mile
Net profit = earnings − vehicle cost − other expenses
Net pay per hour = net profit ÷ hours online
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
A driver earns $900 in a week, is online 40 hours, drives 600 miles and spends $40 on other costs.
- Weekly earnings $900.00
- Vehicle cost (600 × $0.76) −$456.00
- Other expenses −$40.00
- Weekly net profit $404.00
- Net pay per hour ($404 ÷ 40) $10.10
- Gross pay per hour $22.50
- Monthly net profit (× 52 ÷ 12) $1,750.67
- Yearly net profit $21,008
- Weekly profit after 25% tax set-aside $303.00
More than half of the gross pay in this example goes to the car. Fewer empty miles raise net pay faster than extra hours.
Gig driver earnings FAQ
How much do gig drivers really make per hour?
It depends on the city, hours and miles. Gross pay per online hour can look high, but after vehicle costs and expenses net pay is often much lower. Use your own numbers in the calculator.
Should I use the IRS mileage rate as my cost per mile?
It is a convenient estimate and, from July 1, 2026, is 76 cents per mile. Your real cost can be higher or lower, so use your own figure if you track it.
Do I count miles without a passenger?
Yes. Miles driven to a pickup or while waiting for orders still wear out the car, so include them in the miles total.
Do gig drivers pay their own taxes?
Most are independent contractors who pay self-employment tax as well as income tax. Saving a share of profit each week avoids a surprise bill. A tax professional can give you the right rate.
What is net profit per mile?
It is your net profit divided by miles driven. It helps you see which routes and trips pay best.
Is this calculator tax advice?
No. It is a planning estimate. Tax rules and deductions depend on your situation.
Good to know
If you drive for more than one app, combine the earnings and hours from all of them and count each mile only once. Include the miles between apps and between trips, since they cost you the same as paid miles. Reviewing a whole month smooths out unusually good or bad weeks.