How Much Does Uber Eats Pay?

In 2023, Uber Eats take rate was 19.15%. In general, a Uber Eats rider might make anywhere between $15-20 an hour in the US. Uber Eats has a take rate of 17-20% on each order placed by the customer. Uber Eats riders’ hourly rates can vary based on geography and route availability.

How does the Uber Eats fee structure work?

Uber’s fees are part of the delivery charge, which the restaurant charges; those usually include:

How we source: figures on this page come from the company’s own filings (SEC 10-K, 10-Q and earnings releases, or its annual report), with the period stated next to each number. Last refreshed October 2026. Our methodology.

Delivery fee

This fee varies based on location.

Service fee

The fee varies based on the order’s size, typically 5% of the subtotal.

Small order fee

For most restaurants, a fee will apply to orders under a certain amount.

Uber Eats fee structure example

Approximately, this is how the unit economics should reflect:

• Amount paid by customer: $50 + $5 = $55
• The amount received by XYZ restaurant: $50 – (30% commission on order) = $35
• Delivery Charges: Pickup Fee + Delivery Fee + Per Mile Charges = $4 + $2 + ($2 x 3) = $12
• Net Revenue for Uber Eats = ($55 – $35) – $12 = $8

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