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Uber Driver Take-Home Calculator
Estimate Uber/Lyft net hourly after fuel, depreciation, and SE tax.
Gross to Costs = 25:12 (2 as decimal).
Uber/Lyft Net Hourly
At $25/hr gross, drivers typically net $12–$15 after costs:
- Gas: $4–$6/hr (35 mph avg, 30 mpg, $3.50/gal)
- Depreciation: $2–$4/hr ($0.10–$0.15/mile × 25 mi/hr)
- Maintenance/insurance: $1–$2/hr
- SE tax: 15.3% of net
NYC, SF, LA: gross trends $30–$45/hr. Smaller markets: $15–$22/hr.
Worked Example
25 Gross to 12 Costs
- a
- 25
- b
- 12
- Result
- 25:12 (2.08)
25 / 12 = 2.08. Simplified: 25:12.
When to Use This Calculator
- Decide if rideshare is worth your time
Limitations & Common Mistakes
- Results are estimates based on the inputs you provide.
- Always verify with current data and consult a professional for major decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Uber Driver Take-Home Calculator computed?
Gross divided by Costs, plus a simplified ratio (e.g., 4:3) using greatest common divisor. Both decimal and ratio forms are useful in different contexts: decimal for math, ratio form for comparisons or recipe scaling.
What does Gross:Costs mean?
It's a comparison: for every Costs unit, you have a corresponding amount of Gross. Useful when the absolute numbers matter less than the proportion (e.g., reading 8:1 LTV/CAC immediately tells you the unit economics are healthy without needing the dollar amounts).
Why simplify the ratio?
4:3 is more readable than 200:150. The simplified form (using greatest common divisor) preserves the proportion while making it easier to interpret. Common simplified ratios: 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (legacy displays), 3:1 (LTV:CAC for SaaS).
When is a ratio more useful than the absolute values?
Comparison across scales. A $1B company and a $1M company can both have a 3:1 LTV:CAC; the ratio reveals comparable unit economics regardless of scale. Use ratios for benchmarking; use absolute numbers for budgeting.
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