How much does Uber Eats pay? As one of the most used and popular food delivery apps worldwide, Uber Eats has become a significant source of revenue for drivers.

A report reveals that Uber Eats couriers and drivers earned a combined $7.9 billion in 2021. But there’s a ton of confusion around how exactly gig workers will be paid as Uber Eats drivers.

So, how much does Uber Eats pay for delivery? What Determinants impact the payout? And what qualifications do I need to drive for Uber Eats? We’ve answered every single one of these questions in this blog. This will offer more insight into accepting an employment offer from the company or not.

Alright then, let’s dive in!

What is Uber Eats?

Uber Eats is the online food ordering and delivery platform in the world, operating in 1,200+ cities around the world. Operating across over 6,000 cities in the world, Uber Eats aims to bring food directly from the restaurant to the customers’ doorsteps while respecting the quality.

Uber Eats takes a cut from that in fees that can depend on how the restaurant is working with the service. Generally, it falls between 15% and 30%. It also allows restaurants to boost sales of their dine-in and delivered orders, creating jobs for independent delivery drivers.

Food-delivering Uber drivers get to approve and collect food delivery orders based on their request and receive some cool commission (s). You could decide whether to accept or decline incoming food delivery order requests from the comfort of your home.

How Does Uber Eats Work?

For Uber Eats Users:

• To use the feature, users can download the Uber Eats app (or open it on the web) and create an account.
• People create an account, then place orders from whichever restaurants are live.
• Users can monitor their deliveries in real time through the app.
• Customers have their orders delivered to their doorsteps.
• Nothing is stopping them from leaving a rating/review of their order.

For Uber Eats Delivery Drivers:

• People who want to become drivers must sign up.
• They also have to meet certain vehicle requirements.
• A background check is part of the required sign-up process.
• Drivers can come online in the app and accept available delivery requests.
• When drivers accept a request, they go to the restaurant to retrieve the completed food order.
• Finally, it’s time to send the order to your customer’s door.
• Drivers are paid according to factors like distance driven and time spent.
• Drivers are also rated and can be reviewed by restaurants and customers.

In all, Uber Eats aims to provide a free-flowing, efficient way of delivering food that works for everyone involved.

How Much Do Uber Eats Drivers Earn Per Delivery?

Delivery food is a matter of demand calculated by a number of factors—occasions, days of the week. For example, delivery requests increase, and orders significantly rise.

Because each delivery itself is a separate job, Uber Eats calls it “earnings per task”. It can rise or fall at any time of the year. But drivers will typically make around $9 – $10 per delivery.

How Much Does Uber Eats Earn Per Hour?

While the exact earnings depend on how many deliveries Uber Eats drivers generate per hour, it can vary between $10 to $20 per hour.