Gig driver profit calculator
For Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, Grubhub, Spark and any other rideshare or delivery app. Enter your total payout and total miles to see what you kept after the mileage deduction.
Uses the IRS standard mileage rate of $0.725 per business mile. Profit here is payout minus that deduction, before self-employment tax and other expenses. General information, not tax advice.
How it works
Self-employed drivers can deduct each business mile at the IRS standard rate ($0.725 per mile). The calculator multiplies your miles by that rate, subtracts the result from your payout, and shows what is left.
Example: $1,000 in payouts over 400 miles gives a $290.00 deduction and $710.00 profit, about $1.78 per mile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IRS standard mileage rate?
It is a per-mile amount the IRS lets self-employed people deduct for business driving instead of tracking actual car costs. This calculator uses $0.725 per mile (2026).
Which miles count as deductible?
Generally every mile driven for the business: heading to a pickup, driving with a passenger or order, and driving between jobs while you are online. Commuting from home to your first stop of the day usually does not count. Keep a mileage log.
Does this work for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart and other gig apps?
Yes. The deduction depends on the miles you drove, not the platform, so add up your payout from every app (including tips) and your combined business miles.
Should I use the standard mileage rate or actual expenses?
The standard rate is simpler. Actual expenses (gas, repairs, insurance, depreciation) can be larger for an expensive or fuel-hungry car. You generally cannot switch freely between methods on the same car, so check with a tax professional. The cost per mile calculator compares the two.
Is the profit shown what I will owe tax on?
Not exactly. It is payout minus the mileage deduction only. Self-employment tax, other deductions such as phone and supplies, and your tax bracket all change the final figure.
More free tools
- Hourly earnings: Gross and net dollars per hour online, after vehicle costs.
- Cost per mile: What each mile really costs you, and whether actual expenses beat the standard deduction.
- Quarterly tax estimator: Estimate self-employment tax and how much to set aside each quarter.
- Weekly goal planner: How many hours you need to drive to hit a weekly income goal.
Related reading: taxes & expenses and earnings strategy.