A block rate isn't profit. See what an Amazon Flex block actually pays after your car and the IRS take their cut.
Gross hourly (block rate)
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Vehicle cost (72.5¢/mi)
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Self-employment tax
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Est. income tax
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Your TRUE hourly pay
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Flex withholds nothing — your miles are the deduction
Amazon doesn't take out taxes, so your mileage is the biggest write-off standing between you and a surprise IRS bill. At 72.5¢/mi, a full-time Flex driver's miles can shelter five figures of income. A mileage app logs every block automatically. Compare mileage trackers →
How this calculator works
Your true hourly pay is what's left after two costs the Amazon Flex app never nets out: your car and your taxes. We subtract vehicle cost at the 2026 IRS standard mileage rate of 72.5¢ per mile — the IRS's all-in estimate of the cost of driving, including gas, maintenance, and depreciation. Then we subtract self-employment tax (15.3% on 92.35% of profit) and income tax at the bracket you pick. What remains, divided by your hours, is your real wage.
Why two equal blocks aren't equal
Flex pays by the block, so a $90 four-hour block looks like a flat $22.50/hour no matter what. But mileage is invisible in that number. Drive 90 miles on that block and your car quietly eats about $65; drive 40 and it eats $29 — a $36 swing in real pay for the exact same payout. The block rate rewards picking low-mileage routes near the station, and the per-mile readout above shows which blocks actually deserve your gas.
How much do Amazon Flex drivers really make per hour?
Blocks advertise $18–25/hr, but after vehicle costs and self-employment tax the realistic net is often $9–16/hr — and a high-mileage block can fall well below that.
Why doesn't the block rate tell me my real pay?
The block rate is gross pay for the scheduled time, not profit. It ignores mileage entirely, so two same-paying blocks can have very different real pay depending on how far you drive.
Do I owe self-employment tax?
Yes — Amazon withholds nothing. If your net profit is $400+ for the year, you owe 15.3% on 92.35% of profit, on top of income tax. Mileage deductions reduce both.
Estimates for educational purposes only — not tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules vary by state and situation; consult a tax professional. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon.com, Inc.