Best cities for Uber 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 $8.14/hr ($203.50/wk at 25 hrs)
2. Seattle, Washington — typical $8.07/hr ($201.70/wk at 25 hrs)
3. Nashville, Tennessee — typical $7.94/hr ($198.61/wk at 25 hrs)
4. New York, New York — typical $7.92/hr ($198.05/wk at 25 hrs)
5. Chicago, Illinois — typical $7.60/hr ($189.89/wk at 25 hrs)
6. Dallas, Texas — typical $7.50/hr ($187.51/wk at 25 hrs)
7. Miami, Florida — typical $7.44/hr ($186.04/wk at 25 hrs)
8. San Jose, California — typical $7.37/hr ($184.17/wk at 25 hrs)
9. Charlotte, North Carolina — typical $7.35/hr ($183.86/wk at 25 hrs)
10. Honolulu, Hawaii — typical $7.25/hr ($181.37/wk at 25 hrs)