Uber vs Lyft Earnings Comparison
Rideshare pay varies by city and time.
Last updated June 2, 2026
Line up Uber and Lyft on the same cost assumptions.
When to use this calculator
- You drive rideshare part time and want Uber vs Lyft on the same miles and fares.
- You multi-app and need solo-week tests per platform.
- You compare rideshare net hourly to delivery on the same vehicle costs.
Inputs you need
- Rides per hour, fare and tips, miles per hour for each platform.
- Same cost per mile on both sides from your fuel and maintenance log.
Expenses people forget
- Dead miles between ride requests.
- Rideshare insurance premiums.
- Airport queue time without fares.
Your numbers
Example values are shown so you can see how it works. Replace them with your own.
- Uber net hourly$18.18/hr
- Lyft net hourly$15.52/hr
- Hourly difference$2.66/hr
- Uber net monthly$1,181
- Lyft net monthly$1,008
One platform may net more per hour at these inputs. Bonuses, dead miles, and insurance still belong in your decision.
Estimates only, based on the numbers you enter. Nothing is saved to the page address. Tax figures are rough planning numbers, not filing advice.
Assumptions this calculator makes
- Dead miles between rides should be included in miles per hour if possible.
This is an estimate, not advice
Every result here is a rough model based only on the numbers you enter. Sidequity is an informational tool and does not provide professional, tax, legal, investment, or financial advice, and it makes no income guarantees. Any tax set-aside is a planning placeholder, not a tax calculation.
How to interpret the result
Net hourly ignores surge luck unless your inputs average it in.
What this calculator does not know
- Quest bonuses that do not repeat monthly.
- Deactivation or account pause risk.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring rideshare insurance cost.
Suggested next steps
- Log one week per platform separately.
- Read which rideshare pays more before you scale hours.
- Compare to doordash-vs-uber-eats if food delivery fits better.
Estimates only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tell me which to choose?
No. It compares numbers you enter. Flexibility, risk, and burnout are yours to weigh.
Are taxes included?
Only if you add a tax reserve on the single-app calculators. This compare view focuses on net before tax reserve unless you model it in costs.
Why do results change?
Small changes in miles, tips, or orders per hour move net hourly a lot.
Uber vs Lyft last updated June 2, 2026. Back to all calculators.