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How much can you realistically make with DoorDash in a week? DoorDash reports that average drivers make $25 an hour. This means if you work 40 hours a week, which is considered full-time, you would earn $1,000 before tax.
DoorDash drivers can write off expenses such as gasoline only if they take actual expenses as a deduction. Federal mileage reimbursement of 56 cents per mile includes the cost of gas as well as maintenance and other transportation costs. An independent contractor can't deduct mileage and gasoline at the same time.
The average income for most DoorDash drivers ranges between $15 and $25 per hour. You may also earn more than this if you get plenty of additional income from tips for your orders.
Based on what drivers make per delivery, Uber appears to come out on top. These are 2022 numbers for median deliveries per order. Although Uber Eats earnings per trip are 18% higher compared to DoorDash, DoorDash drivers complete 1.5 trips for every trip completed by an Uber Eats driver.