This leaves some drivers making less than $10/hr after an 8hr shift. That total is before deducting the cost of fuel required to deliver the food. I also believe that they should, during this COVID-19 pandemic, give the workers hazard pay on top of the “at-least min. wage”.

Is Uber Eats paying drivers less?

Uber Eats drivers also received an average tip of $4.90 per trip this year. Uber Eats drivers monthly take home pay is less than most other rideshare and delivery drivers, with the median monthly pay ranging from $114-$130.

Why do I get paid less on Uber Eats?

The reason they include the tip, is now they can offer less money, because combined with a good tip, they know you will take the order. Before they were having to pay $8 sometimes on orders where you got a $20 tip. Now they can get away with paying you $5 on the same order. So what they have done is reduce surge.