Uber Pay Denver 2016
How much money do Uber Drivers make in Denver?
In the post below, we look into how much a typical Uber driver earns per year in Denver, Colorado.
How much is an Uber driver’s salary in Denver?
Our salary estimate for Uber drivers operating in & around the Denver area is approximately $40,622 per year.
To compare that rate with other cities, check out our complete list of Uber pay estimates in the United States here.
Weekly Earnings for a Typical Uber Driver
An average Uber driver works around 30 hours per week.
The average trip for a Denver Uber driver pays out $13.02, and drivers reportedly complete about 2 full trips per hour (i.e., equating to an hourly earnings total of $26.04).
Since an average Uber driver works about 30 hours per week, the total per-week earnings are $781.20 — making a year’s salary for a driver $40,622.
Costs & Expenses
This yearly earnings total includes a 20% fee taken by Uber.
It also includes a rough projection of operating cost (fuel, maintenance, taxes, fares and tolls). However, costs differ significantly depending on vehicle type and what time of day an Uber driver chooses to operate.
Uber Denver Hotspots & High Demand Hours
Make Extra Money by frequenting Hot Spots & driving during high-demand hours
If you want to make even more money as an Uber driver in Denver, follow these hotspot location guidelines:
Peak Hours:
- Morning: 6am – 9am
- Evening: 4pm – 8pm
- Weekend: Friday 3pm – Sunday 6pm
Surges in demand for Uber drivers also regularly occur because of weather, holidays & events:
- Weather – Especially Snow & Extreme Cold
- Events – Sports, Music Festivals, Arts Festivals, Concerts
- Holidays – New Year’s Eve, Halloween…
Local Hot Spots in Denver:
Denver Hot Spot Map:
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