How much does a cab driver make?

Answer by  Jack56 (408)

The national average salary for a taxi driver is around $30,000. This includes wages and tips. Cab drivers in major metropolitan cities are generally in great demand.

Answer by  maber (1427)

Most cab drivers earn about minimum wage. It's usually a base amount plus miles and tips. Then they have to pay for expenses like gas, insurance, parking tickets and such out of their own check. It's not very high paying and that's why most people don't keep the job long.

Answer by  OCD (130)

the income of cabdriver depends on the city in which the cabdrivers driving. Cabdrivers usually get paid a specific rate for how many miles and or how long time wise the trip is. Sometimes cabdrivers will pick up fares at a fixed rate.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Cab drivers on average earn anywhere from about $8.50 per hour to $15.75 per hour with tips ranging from $1.50 to $9.50 an hour for an annual wage of anywhere from $18,000-$43,000. You'll make much more in a big city than in a smaller town.

Answer by  johngiger (18)

If a driver works for a company he leases his cab them and buys there fule. He makes a wage and splits anything over that he makes that night.