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Real DoorDash Pay by City
Compare estimated DoorDash net pay by city and open the full report for the market you care about. Last updated: Mar 2026.
What is "Net Hourly After Expenses"?
Most DoorDash drivers look at their gross earnings and think they're doing well, but that number is a dangerous illusion. Net hourly pay is what you actually keep after deducting your true business costs.
How our calculation works:
- Gross Pay: Estimated based on local market economy tiers and minimum wage baselines.
- Vehicle Expenses: We deduct the 2026 IRS Standard Mileage Rate ($0.725 per mile), which acts as a proxy for gas, maintenance, and vehicle depreciation.
- Self-Employment Tax: We deduct an estimated 15.3% tax on your net profit (Medicare & Social Security).
Note: These are personalized estimates to help you understand your true cost of driving. This is not financial or tax advice.
Top 10 Cities for DoorDash
See Full Ranking →| City | Net Hourly | Work Level | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $31.35/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| San Diego | $29.90/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| San Jose | $27.91/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| Los Angeles | $25.31/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| San Francisco | $24.49/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| Las Vegas | $22.86/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| Honolulu | $22.71/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| Boston | $21.92/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| Washington | $21.75/hr | Full-time | View Report |
| Denver | $21.70/hr | Full-time | View Report |