How much can you make driving Uber full time in Australia?

A full-time driver working around 40 to 47 hours a week in a major city can gross roughly $1,000 to $2,000 per week before costs. After fuel, vehicle costs, insurance and commission, take-home commonly lands around $700 to $1,200 per week, depending on the city, hours and how well costs are managed.

What reduces an Uber driver's take-home pay?

The biggest deductions from gross are Uber's service fee (around 25 to 30 percent), fuel (roughly 15 to 25 percent of gross), vehicle maintenance and servicing, insurance, and depreciation. GST is also payable on fares. The good news is most of these costs are tax-deductible, which is why keeping good records matters.

How Much Do Uber & DiDi Drivers Make in Australia? (2026)

Q: How much do Uber drivers make in Australia?

In 2026, Australian Uber and DiDi drivers typically earn around $25 to $35 per hour gross in major cities. After Uber's commission, fuel, maintenance and insurance, net take-home is usually about $12 to $22 per hour, or roughly 55 to 70 percent of gross. A widely cited Sydney study found average on-app earnings of about $29 per hour and costs of about $8 per hour, leaving roughly $21 per hour net.

💵 The short answer

Gross vs real take-home

The number that matters isn't what you bill — it's what you keep after Uber's cut, fuel and running costs. Here's the honest picture for 2026.

$25–35

Gross per hour

Typical on-app earnings in major Australian cities in 2026, before any costs. Sydney and Melbourne tend to sit at the higher end; Perth and Adelaide a little lower.

$12–22

Net per hour

What's actually left after Uber's commission, fuel, maintenance and insurance — usually around 55–70% of gross.

~$703

Per week (after costs)

A Transport Workers Union survey of 1,600 drivers reported average earnings of about $703 a week after costs, based on roughly 47 hours and ~$458 weekly costs.

🏙️ City by city

Earnings by city (2026)

Demand, surge zones and distances vary, so earnings do too. These are indicative gross hourly ranges before costs.

City	Gross / hour	Best for	Local notes
1 SydneyNSW	$28–35	Highest demand & surge	Airport, CBD, events; heavy tolls to factor in
2 MelbourneVIC	$26–34	Strong, steady demand	CityLink/EastLink tolls; big events calendar
3 BrisbaneQLD	$18–28	Growing market	Airport & Gold Coast corridor; spread-out city
4 PerthWA	$16–26	Long-distance trips	No tolls, but high fuel/distance costs
5 AdelaideSA	$16–26	Compact, lower costs	Toll-free; smaller but steady demand

Indicative gross hourly ranges for 2026, before Uber's commission and running costs. Sources include Glassdoor, Indeed, an Uber-commissioned Sydney study and a Transport Workers Union survey. Your actual earnings depend on hours, demand and how well you manage costs.

📉 Where the money goes

What eats into your pay

25–30%

Uber service fee

Taken before you see it. This is the platform's commission on each fare.

15–25%

Fuel / charging

Your biggest variable cost. A hybrid or EV can roughly halve this — see our car comparison.

5–10%

Maintenance & servicing

Tyres, brakes, servicing and wear add up fast at high kilometres.

5–8%

Insurance

Rideshare cover costs more than a normal policy — but it's deductible. Compare insurers.

GST

1/11th of fares

You must register for GST from your first fare and pay GST on fares — but you claim GST credits on costs.

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Depreciation

Your car loses value with every kilometre. It's a real cost — and a legitimate tax deduction.

Most of these costs are tax-deductible.That's exactly why keeping records matters — and why a registered tax agent pays for itself. We claim every dollar back on your BAS.

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❓ Questions

Uber income FAQs

How much do Uber drivers make in Australia?⌄

In 2026, drivers typically earn around $25–35/hour gross in major cities. After Uber's commission, fuel, maintenance and insurance, net take-home is usually about $12–22/hour, or roughly 55–70% of gross. A Sydney study found ~$29/hour on-app and ~$8/hour costs, leaving about $21/hour net.

How much can you make driving Uber full time?⌄

A full-time driver working ~40–47 hours in a major city can gross roughly $1,000–$2,000/week before costs. After expenses and commission, take-home commonly lands around $700–$1,200/week, depending on city, hours and cost control.

Do Uber drivers pay tax in Australia?⌄

Yes. You must have an ABN, register for GST from your first fare, lodge a BAS (usually quarterly), and report your income at tax time. The upside is that fuel, car costs, insurance, depreciation and more are deductible — ALITAX handles all of this for you.

Is driving for Uber worth it?⌄

It depends on your costs and hours. Drivers who pick high-demand times, run an efficient (hybrid/EV) car and claim every deduction keep far more than those who don't. The flexibility is the main draw — and good tax management is what turns it into real income.

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