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How much do Uber drivers make in California?

I’m about to start college and I’m looking for a side hustle to make some money. How much do Uber drivers make in California?

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Bonnie Stinson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Uber drivers in
California
 can make as much as $23 per hour—but that’s not your actual take-home pay, once you account for expenses.
According to Salary.com, driving for Uber in Califonia will earn you an average salary of $42,102. Ultimately, your wages will depend on how often you drive, what time of day you drive, where you drive, and how long you have been driving for Uber. 
Here are a few more factors to consider:
  • Uber states that every trip has a minimum earnings amount.
  • There’s also the standard fare and the surge fare.
  • Uber occasionally runs promotions to incentivize certain areas or times of day, rewarding drivers with extra cash.
  • Don’t forget tips from riders!
Keep in mind: Your take-home wage doesn’t include driver expenses like fuel, cleaning, and
car insurance
. You will have to factor these expenses in yourself according to your vehicle.
Good to know: California’s Prop 22 classifies rideshare workers as independent contractors rather than employees, meaning drivers make their own schedules but they don’t get company benefits. 
MORE:
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