Best cities for Amazon Flex drivers (2026)

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Ranked by WillDrivingPay typical net $/hr after expenses (compact gas car, 25 hrs/week) as of 2026-08-24. Local gas, insurance, and wage-tax presets matter as much as busy-hour pay—so “best” means take-home, not gross.

1. Boston, Massachusetts — typical $7.26/hr ($181.54/wk at 25 hrs)
2. Seattle, Washington — typical $7.07/hr ($176.63/wk at 25 hrs)
3. Nashville, Tennessee — typical $7.06/hr ($176.46/wk at 25 hrs)
4. New York, New York — typical $7.01/hr ($175.18/wk at 25 hrs)
5. Chicago, Illinois — typical $6.71/hr ($167.80/wk at 25 hrs)
6. Dallas, Texas — typical $6.61/hr ($165.14/wk at 25 hrs)
7. Charlotte, North Carolina — typical $6.52/hr ($163.09/wk at 25 hrs)
8. Miami, Florida — typical $6.52/hr ($163.02/wk at 25 hrs)
9. San Jose, California — typical $6.42/hr ($160.48/wk at 25 hrs)
10. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — typical $6.36/hr ($159.05/wk at 25 hrs)