Uber vs Uber Eats take-home pay after expenses
WillDrivingPay compares typical UberX and UberEats take-home pay in the same metros after utilization, fuel or energy, wear, insurance, phone, extras, and tax set-asides—not just gross trip pay. Figures below use a compact gas car at 25 hours/week as of 2026-08-24. Educational estimates only.
| City | UberX | UberEats | Higher typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $7.92/hr | $4.78/hr | UberX |
| Los Angeles | $7.08/hr | $4.26/hr | UberX |
| Chicago | $7.60/hr | $4.82/hr | UberX |
| Houston | $7.22/hr | $4.44/hr | UberX |
| Miami | $7.44/hr | $4.45/hr | UberX |
| Phoenix | $7.01/hr | $4.41/hr | UberX |
| Atlanta | $6.43/hr | $3.80/hr | UberX |
| Dallas | $7.50/hr | $4.66/hr | UberX |
| Seattle | $8.07/hr | $5.03/hr | UberX |
| Denver | $6.86/hr | $4.19/hr | UberX |
| Boston | $8.14/hr | $5.28/hr | UberX |
| Las Vegas | $6.88/hr | $4.00/hr | UberX |
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