Multi-App Earnings Tracker — Compare Uber, DoorDash, Lyft, Instacart Pay

Q: Which gig app pays best per hour?

It varies wildly by market. In dense urban markets Uber + DoorDash typically lead. In suburban markets Instacart and Spark often win. Lyft tends to lag Uber by 5–15%. Use this tool with your own numbers — averages do not predict your market.

Last week (or typical week)

Earnings by platform

Uber ($)

DoorDash ($)

Lyft ($)

Instacart ($)

Spark ($)

Other ($)

Time & miles

Hours worked / week

Business miles / week

Tax set-aside (%)

For an exact number, run our Tax Estimator with your annual figures.

Estimates only. Effective hourly is total earnings ÷ active hours and excludes vehicle depreciation and insurance. The 2026 IRS standard mileage rate of $0.70/mi is used for the deduction.

Your numbers

Weekly & annual snapshot

Earnings mix by platform

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How to read these numbers

Effective hourly rate — total earnings ÷ active hours. Strong drivers in 2026 hit $25–$35/hr in mid-cost markets. Below $18/hr is a sign your market or your mix is broken.
$/mile — total earnings ÷ business miles. Break-even on a 30-mpg car is ~$0.60/mile. Below that you're subsidizing the platform with your car.
Net after mileage — what the IRS lets you keep tax-free thanks to the $0.70/mi standard mileage deduction. Most drivers under-claim by tens of thousands of miles per year.
Tax set-aside — direct it to a separate account on every payout so April doesn't wipe you out. Kronos auto-routes this in-app.

Frequently asked

What is a good effective hourly rate for gig drivers?

After the mileage deduction and a typical 25% tax set-aside, $20–$25 per active hour is the median for full-time drivers in mid-cost-of-living markets. $30+ is strong. Below $15/hr means the platform is paying you below cost once you factor in vehicle wear, gas, and insurance.

How do I calculate dollars per mile?

Total weekly earnings divided by total business miles driven. The break-even point for most economy vehicles is roughly $0.55–$0.65/mile (covers gas, depreciation, insurance, and maintenance). Below that and you're paying the gig company to use your car.

Which gig app pays best per hour?

It varies wildly by market and time of day. In dense urban markets Uber + DoorDash typically lead. In suburban markets Instacart and Spark often win. Lyft tends to lag Uber by 5–15%. Track every dollar in this tool — averages don't predict your market.

Should I work multiple apps at once?

Almost always yes. Multi-apping (running 2–3 apps simultaneously) cuts dead time between offers and raises effective hourly by 20–40%. The trade-off is order quality — accept too many at once and you'll miss pickup windows. Sweet spot is 2 apps + 1 backup for surge.

Are tips already in these numbers?

If you enter what hit your bank account (or what each app's "earnings" tab shows), tips are included. If you're typing in just base pay, your real take-home is higher.