Is this delivery offer worth it?
Does this delivery or rideshare offer actually pay enough once car costs are counted?
How it works
- Count the whole trip: the drive to the pickup, the wait, the delivery and the drive back to a busy area.
- Multiply the total miles by your car's cost per mile (gas plus wear; many drivers land around 30–45¢).
- Subtract that from the offer pay, then divide by the total time to get real pay per hour. Divide the pay by the miles for pay per mile.
- Take the offer only if it meets both of your minimums: dollars per hour and dollars per mile.
Worked example
A $14.00 offer for 7 total miles and 25 minutes costs about $2.45 in car costs at 35¢ a mile. You keep $11.55, which is $27.72 an hour and $2.00 a mile. With minimums of $20 an hour and $1.50 a mile, it's a yes.
2026 figures used
| Figure | 2026 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IRS business mileage rate (for taxes, not your real cost) | 72.5¢ a mile | IRS 2026 mileage rates |
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For planning, not tax advice. Check with a tax professional for your situation. Figures as of October 2026; updated each January. Source list: nettakehome.com/guides/2026-tax-numbers/