How much can an Uber make per day?

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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With tips and bonuses factored in, Uber drivers make about $21.14 an hour on average, according to GridWise. At $21.14 an hour, you would gross roughly $3,674 per month, if you drove 40 hours at that rate per week.

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Uber is okay for a side hustle but if you trying to do it full time just beware you'll put an insane amount of miles on your vehicle. In 4 hours of driving I average about 150 miles. Pay seems like it's less and less as time goes on and fewer incentives to keep driving.

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It may feel like you cannot find jobs, as many other drivers work in the same area. Getting driving requests is crucial for success, so a lack of jobs can be a huge reason to quit. Rising gas prices make driving in your vehicle, with your gas, a huge reason for people to quit driving for uber.

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Don't Skip a Weekend, Peak, or Holiday If you want to make $1,000 a week with Uber Eats, you must work weekends, holidays, and other peak times rather than the typical 9-to-5 working hours. No matter where you live, Friday and Saturday nights are usually the most popular times to eat out.

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If you live in a busy area and drive less than 10,000 miles per year, rideshare services tend to be cheaper. For car owners who live in a highly dense area, you're also saving money on parking costs. So for those who drive more than 10,000 miles each year, it might cost less to own a car.

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It's pretty hard to bring your average close to the big 5 – but not for driver Michael Quinn. The 73-year-old has been named the highest rated driver on the app, after racking up over 67,000 trips (which also makes him the most prolific for country-wide trips).

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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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Most full-time drivers are earning around $600-$800/week but I know many drivers who routinely top out at $1,000/week (or more!) due to the many bonuses, guarantees, and promotions that Uber offers to incentivize drivers to hit the road.

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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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Promotions and how they work
  1. Reach a set number of trips. Earn extra money if you complete a set number of trips in a certain amount of time when the offer is available.
  2. Drive during busy times. ...
  3. Get ahead with the app. ...
  4. Plan around meals and commutes. ...
  5. Get tipped for great service.


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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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There isn't a limit for how far an Uber can take you, but there is a time limit. Uber now limits the duration of any single trip to eight hours. Assuming you're taking a highway trip with no traffic, that means your Uber could easily take you 400 miles before the time limit kicked in.

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Does Uber track your miles for you? Yes! The Uber app attempts to record all your “online miles” — the miles you drive while you have the app open. Uber's in-app tracking won't always tell the full story about your deductible miles.

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The taxes you'll be required to pay depend on how you operate. Choose from being a limited company or sole trader; the majority of UK Uber drivers go for the latter. Sole traders pay tax along with National Insurance. Tax is paid at the same rate as those who are employed, but the National Insurance rates differ.

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Uber reveals UK revenue of $983 million as business model change follows court ruling. T he importance of Uber's battle for a place in London's competitive taxi and private hire market was highlighted as the US company reported the first positive quarterly cashflow in its history on Tuesday.

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The earnings that you transfer to a debit card through Instant Pay will appear on every weekly statement as Instant Payouts. Any remaining earnings, including anything you earn from referral rewards and Boosts, will be transferred to your bank account by the end of the week.

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