[ripb]

>(sorry, don't find the source but correct me if I'm wrong).

I had a quick look myself, as I found the figure interesting.

According to Uber[1] an UberX driver in NYC averages almost $91k per year based on driving a 40 hour week. However, in a follow up by BI[2], this figure seems to be widely refuted by Uber drivers across a number of states. For example, one in NYC says he drives 40 hours a week and doesn't expect to take in $50k this year, but that you can clear $4k a month after Uber expenses, gas, etc. doing 40 hours without too much hassle.

1. http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-drivers-salary-90000-201...

2. http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-money-uber-drivers-r...

[tonyjstark]

Thanks for your findings! So the earnings are not that bad, seems like I mixed something up badly and his claims are realistic.

[ripb]

Yeah the earnings certainly aren't too bad, although realistically how far will $4k per month pre-tax go in somewhere like NYC?

It does offer more benefits than just pay though. I mean you get to choose your own hours, can work as much overtime as you like, comparatively low responsibility, etc. If one could get $90k-$100k out of it with 40-50 hours a week, it would certainly be attractive.

[alistairSH]

I'm dubious that you can actually choose your own hours AND make a decent living. With surge pricing and higher demand in the post-work hours, I would assume you have to work those hours to maximize income, no?