Uber Eats vs DoorDash take-home pay after expenses
WillDrivingPay compares typical UberEats and DoorDash 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 | UberEats | DoorDash | Higher typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $4.78/hr | $6.20/hr | DoorDash |
| Los Angeles | $4.26/hr | $5.61/hr | DoorDash |
| Chicago | $4.82/hr | $6.12/hr | DoorDash |
| Houston | $4.44/hr | $5.75/hr | DoorDash |
| Miami | $4.45/hr | $5.83/hr | DoorDash |
| Phoenix | $4.41/hr | $5.66/hr | DoorDash |
| Atlanta | $3.80/hr | $5.03/hr | DoorDash |
| Dallas | $4.66/hr | $5.98/hr | DoorDash |
| Seattle | $5.03/hr | $6.47/hr | DoorDash |
| Denver | $4.19/hr | $5.46/hr | DoorDash |
| Boston | $5.28/hr | $6.60/hr | DoorDash |
| Las Vegas | $4.00/hr | $5.37/hr | DoorDash |
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