Do you make more money on Uber or Lyft?

Terms may apply to offers listed on this page. On average, Uber paid its drivers more per hour than Lyft in 2022, according to Gridwise. Uber drivers had gross earnings of $21.14 per hour in 2022, while Lyft drivers were grossing $19.90. Uber offers its top-tier drivers more competitive perks than Lyft.



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According to average hourly pay data from Glassdoor, the app that makes the most money is Uber Eats averaging $21 per hour, with Grubhub following closely behind at $20 average hourly pay.

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Signing up for Uber, or Lyft is a great driving side hustle and pays pretty well, especially if you're able to drive during demanding times (usually the weekends and “bar hours”).

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Therefore, to make $2000 a week with Lyft at the standard rate, you'd need to work for around 83 hours per week. Over the course of 7 days, that averages just shy of 12 hours every single day! This only barely fits with Lyft's demands for drivers to take at least a six-hour break for every twelve hours spent driving.

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Making $1000 a week driving for Uber and Lyft sounds like a lofty goal, but you can do it. You'll have to do some hustling, but with the right tools, tips and tricks, you could be stashing that kind of cash every week in very little time.

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While most drivers make less than $1,000 a week with Uber Eats, you can maximize your earnings by using your time wisely. Know the peak times, provide great customer service, and pay close attention to events in the area that might incur surge or promotional pay to increase your earning potential.

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In terms of revenue, Uber is about 10 times the size of Lyft. Granted, more revenue means Uber is spending more on variable costs like driver compensation and administrative support. More revenue, however, also means Uber can spend more on research and development, which in turn maintains its technological edge.

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Generally, drivers keep 75% of the fare price for any given ride and Uber takes 25% of the fare.

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The Cons of working as an Uber driver:
  • Increased competition among driver.
  • The need to maintain a vehicle that meets Uber's standards.
  • The possibility of receiving negative reviews.
  • Expenses for gas, maintenance, and insurance.
  • Uncertainty about the payment rate for each ride.


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According to Sherpashare, a company that sources ride data and provides driver analytics, the average Uber ride is 5.41 miles. Sherpashare co-founder, Ryder Pearce, says “Drivers like longer rides to break up the monotony of city driving and mentally, it's a huge boost to get a larger fare from time to time”.

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The Cons of working as an Uber driver:
  • Increased competition among driver.
  • The need to maintain a vehicle that meets Uber's standards.
  • The possibility of receiving negative reviews.
  • Expenses for gas, maintenance, and insurance.
  • Uncertainty about the payment rate for each ride.


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Does DoorDash or Uber Eats Pay More? After driving for both delivery companies, we've found that DoorDash pays drivers more based on volume and availability.

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Most people use UberX as their go-to service. This is Uber's economy option, which includes travel in a four-door sedan for one to four riders.

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The company reported an adjusted Ebitda loss of $248 million during the final three months of 2022. Lyft attributed the loss to a regulatory disclosure change that requires companies to count insurance reserves, cash set aside to pay for claims and other insurance expenses, in financial measures.

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Despite the record profit, Uber's $9.2 billion in revenue came short of consensus estimates, while its 14% year-over-year revenue growth was its weakest since Q1 2021. Even after its roughly 100% surge over the past year, Uber stock is still down roughly 20% from its early 2021 peak.

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Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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Technically, a driver could make $500 in a day with Uber — if everything fell into place. In May 2021, The Washington Post reported that some drivers in big cities were making close to $50 an hour due to good strategy and a driver shortage. In such cases, if drivers work 10-hour days, they could certainly reach $500.

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You would have to be in a really good market and probably work close to 10-12 hours. I've never made 200, I've made almost 200. By doing both Uber eats AND DD on Sundays. And I'll work 6-8 hours.

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Some of the highest-paying cities for ridesharing with Lyft include the following:
  • New York.
  • Seattle.
  • San Francisco.
  • St. Luis.
  • San Jose.
  • Boston.
  • Birmingham.
  • Portland.


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Every Tuesday, earnings are transferred from your Lyft account to your bank account. Most drivers see the deposit in their bank account between Wednesday and Friday of the same week.

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