Best cities for Lyft drivers (2026)

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. 1. Boston, Massachusetts — typical $7.00/hr ($174.98/wk at 25 hrs)
2. 2. Seattle, Washington — typical $6.82/hr ($170.54/wk at 25 hrs)
3. 3. Nashville, Tennessee — typical $6.82/hr ($170.54/wk at 25 hrs)
4. 4. New York, New York — typical $6.70/hr ($167.38/wk at 25 hrs)
5. 5. Chicago, Illinois — typical $6.47/hr ($161.85/wk at 25 hrs)
6. 6. Dallas, Texas — typical $6.36/hr ($158.90/wk at 25 hrs)
7. 7. Charlotte, North Carolina — typical $6.32/hr ($157.93/wk at 25 hrs)
8. 8. Miami, Florida — typical $6.25/hr ($156.15/wk at 25 hrs)
9. 9. San Jose, California — typical $6.19/hr ($154.72/wk at 25 hrs)
10. 10. Raleigh, North Carolina — typical $6.17/hr ($154.13/wk at 25 hrs)

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