Delivery Driver Earnings Calculator
This free delivery driver earnings calculator shows what gig driving really pays. Enter your weekly deliveries, average pay per delivery (including tips), hours on the road, miles driven, and vehicle costs to find your true net hourly pay after fuel and expenses — whether you deliver for DoorDash, Uber Eats, or another app.
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Your results
| Gross earnings / week | $380.00 |
|---|---|
| Fuel cost / week | $35.00 |
| Other vehicle costs / week | $25.00 |
| Total expenses / week | $60.00 |
| Net earnings / week | $320.00 |
| Est. net earnings / year | $16,640 |
Estimate only. Annual figure assumes 52 identical weeks. Taxes are not deducted — gig earnings are 1099 income, so no tax is withheld. Wear and tear (depreciation) is not fully captured; add a depreciation allowance to "other costs" for a truer picture.
How to use this calculator
Start with your typical week: how many deliveries you complete and your average pay per delivery. Use your total payout — base pay plus tips — divided by the number of deliveries, not just what the app quotes before tips. Then enter your hours on the road, your total miles driven, your car's MPG, the local gas price, and any other weekly vehicle costs like maintenance and insurance.
Results update instantly as you type. The hero number — net pay per hour — is the figure that matters: it's what's left per hour after vehicle expenses. Compare it against your local minimum wage or other job offers to decide whether a shift or an app is worth your time.
How it works
The calculator follows these formulas:
Gross weekly earnings = deliveries per week × average pay per delivery
Fuel cost = miles driven ÷ vehicle MPG × gas price per gallon
Total expenses = fuel cost + other weekly vehicle costs
Net weekly earnings = gross weekly earnings − total expenses
Net pay per hour = net weekly earnings ÷ hours worked
Annual net = net weekly earnings × 52
The default example: 40 deliveries at $9.50 gives $380 gross; 300 miles at 30 MPG and $3.50/gal gives $35 in fuel; plus $25 in other costs makes $60 in expenses; net is $320/week, or $12.80/hour over 25 hours — about $16,640 a year.
Two honest limitations: the calculator treats your "other weekly vehicle costs" as a flat number, so long-term wear and tear (depreciation) is only captured if you add an allowance for it yourself. And it does not deduct income or self-employment taxes — gig earnings are 1099 income, so set part of each payout aside for taxes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do DoorDash drivers make per hour after expenses?
It varies widely by market, hours, and vehicle. With this calculator's defaults — 40 deliveries at $9.50 average pay, 25 hours, and $60 in weekly vehicle costs — net pay works out to $12.80 per hour. Enter your own numbers above to see your real figure after fuel and maintenance.
Should I count tips in my average pay?
Yes. Enter your average total pay per delivery — base pay plus tips. Tips often make up a large share of gig delivery earnings, so leaving them out will make your hourly rate look much lower than it really is.
What expenses should delivery drivers track?
Track fuel, miles driven, maintenance (oil changes, tires, repairs), car insurance, and phone costs. This calculator figures fuel from your miles, MPG, and gas price, and has a catch-all weekly field for maintenance, insurance share, and other vehicle costs.
Do delivery drivers pay taxes on earnings?
Yes. Delivery drivers are independent contractors who receive 1099 income, so no tax is withheld from payouts. You generally owe income tax plus self-employment tax, which is why setting aside part of every payout for taxes is smart. This calculator does not deduct taxes — its results are before-tax estimates.