{
  "id": 14423343,
  "title": "Here's how much Uber pays drivers in 16 different cities, according to a new study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/heres-how-much-uber-pays-drivers-in-16-different-cities-according-to",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/uber-pay-varies-falls-below-minimum-wage-in-us-cities-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new study reveals that Uber driver pay varies significantly across major U.S. cities. Driver pay per active hour ranges from $3.18 in Orlando to $21.87 in Boston, according to research by Len Sherman, an executive in residence and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. These figures do not account for expenses such as gas and car maintenance. Uber drivers in six of the 16 cities studied earned less than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour after accounting for expenses. Uber previously claimed its drivers earn over $30 per hour while on their way to pick up passengers or during the ride. However, Sherman's analysis shows a more nuanced picture, as drivers may earn more or less than the reported rate depending on their location. The study used data from gig app GigU, which included 1.8 million trip offers from March 2025 to March 2026. The data compiled both accepted and rejected trips, with rejections often resulting in lower-paying offers. Uber challenged Sherman's analysis, stating it's riddled with flaws and that their estimates differ from his. Sherman maintains his calculations offer a more realistic view of what drivers can earn with Uber compared to the company's own disclosures.",
  "summary": "A study reveals Uber drivers' earnings differ significantly between US cities, with some making less than minimum wage after expenses.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}