Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Delivery Drivers
Find out which cities offer the best salaries for Delivery Drivers. Data based on 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
Highest Paying City
$53,786
San Francisco, CA
National Average
$39,682
Across 50 metros
Top 10 Minimum
$42,998
To rank in top 10
| Rank | City | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | vs. Average | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA Cost of Living: 169.3 | $53,786 | $25.86/hr | +35.5% | View Details |
| 2 | San Jose, CA Cost of Living: 179.8 | $53,581 | $25.76/hr | +35.0% | View Details |
| 3 | New York, NY Cost of Living: 128.7 | $47,821 | $22.99/hr | +20.5% | View Details |
| 4 | Seattle, WA Cost of Living: 149.6 | $47,475 | $22.82/hr | +19.6% | View Details |
| 5 | Washington, DC Cost of Living: 140.1 | $46,437 | $22.33/hr | +17.0% | View Details |
| 6 | Boston, MA Cost of Living: 148.4 | $45,791 | $22.01/hr | +15.4% | View Details |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA Cost of Living: 146.3 | $44,605 | $21.44/hr | +12.4% | View Details |
| 8 | San Diego, CA Cost of Living: 142.8 | $43,249 | $20.79/hr | +9.0% | View Details |
| 9 | Denver, CO Cost of Living: 118.4 | $43,098 | $20.72/hr | +8.6% | View Details |
| 10 | Austin, TX Cost of Living: 105.3 | $42,998 | $20.67/hr | +8.4% | View Details |
All 50 Cities Ranked
San Francisco, CA
$54k
/year
San Jose, CA
$54k
/year
New York, NY
$48k
/year
Seattle, WA
$47k
/year
Washington, DC
$46k
/year
Boston, MA
$46k
/year
Los Angeles, CA
$45k
/year
San Diego, CA
$43k
/year
Denver, CO
$43k
/year
Austin, TX
$43k
/year
Sacramento, CA
$42k
/year
Minneapolis, MN
$42k
/year
Portland, OR
$41k
/year
Chicago, IL
$41k
/year
Hartford, CT
$41k
/year
Baltimore, MD
$40k
/year
Raleigh, NC
$40k
/year
Dallas, TX
$40k
/year
Providence, RI
$40k
/year
Miami, FL
$40k
/year
Philadelphia, PA
$39k
/year
Atlanta, GA
$39k
/year
Houston, TX
$39k
/year
Charlotte, NC
$39k
/year
Riverside, CA
$39k
/year
Milwaukee, WI
$38k
/year
Phoenix, AZ
$38k
/year
Columbus, OH
$38k
/year
Detroit, MI
$38k
/year
Tampa, FL
$38k
/year
Salt Lake City, UT
$38k
/year
Kansas City, MO
$38k
/year
Nashville, TN
$38k
/year
Indianapolis, IN
$37k
/year
Cleveland, OH
$37k
/year
Louisville, KY
$37k
/year
Orlando, FL
$37k
/year
Richmond, VA
$37k
/year
Pittsburgh, PA
$37k
/year
New Orleans, LA
$36k
/year
Jacksonville, FL
$36k
/year
Las Vegas, NV
$36k
/year
Cincinnati, OH
$36k
/year
San Antonio, TX
$35k
/year
St. Louis, MO
$35k
/year
Tucson, AZ
$35k
/year
Memphis, TN
$35k
/year
Oklahoma City, OK
$34k
/year
El Paso, TX
$34k
/year
Birmingham, AL
$34k
/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What city pays Delivery Drivers the most?
San Francisco, CA pays Delivery Drivers the most, with a median salary of $53,786 per year.
What is the average Delivery Driver salary across all cities?
The average Delivery Driver salary across all 50 major US metro areas is $39,682 per year.
Should I consider cost of living when comparing salaries?
Yes! Cities like San Francisco and New York pay higher salaries, but also have higher costs of living. A $80,000 salary in a city with 90 cost of living index has more purchasing power than$100,000 in a city with 150 cost of living index.