How the Gig Worker Earnings Calculator Works
The calculator applies the selected platform fee to fares/job earnings plus incentives, adds tips, and subtracts distance-based vehicle costs and other expenses.
Formula and method
Fee = (job earnings + incentives) × platform fee rate. Vehicle cost = distance × operating cost per distance unit. Net estimate = job earnings + incentives + tips − fee − vehicle cost − other expenses. Net per hour = net estimate ÷ active hours.
Practical tips
Use a consistent period for earnings, distance, expenses, and hours. Include unpaid waiting time in active hours when comparing your effective hourly return.
Important limitations
Platform fee structures differ and can change. The model does not include depreciation schedules, financing, insurance, tax, statutory expenses, or platform-specific incentives unless entered by the user.