Best cities for Grubhub 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 $5.31/hr ($132.66/wk at 25 hrs)
2. Nashville, Tennessee — typical $5.20/hr ($129.96/wk at 25 hrs)
3. Seattle, Washington — typical $5.06/hr ($126.46/wk at 25 hrs)
4. Chicago, Illinois — typical $4.85/hr ($121.26/wk at 25 hrs)
5. Charlotte, North Carolina — typical $4.84/hr ($121.08/wk at 25 hrs)
6. New York, New York — typical $4.82/hr ($120.40/wk at 25 hrs)
7. Raleigh, North Carolina — typical $4.74/hr ($118.39/wk at 25 hrs)
8. Dallas, Texas — typical $4.68/hr ($117.12/wk at 25 hrs)
9. Anchorage, Alaska — typical $4.68/hr ($117.03/wk at 25 hrs)
10. Honolulu, Hawaii — typical $4.65/hr ($116.32/wk at 25 hrs)