2025/26 Tax Year

Delivery Driver Tax Calculator 2025/26

Calculate your take-home pay as a Deliveroo, Just Eat, or Amazon Flex driver. See your tax, NI, and what you can claim back before filing.

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Common deductions for delivery drivers

These are typical expenses you may be able to claim against your taxable profit.

Mileage (45p per mile)

Claim 45p/mile for the first 10,000 business miles and 25p after that. Covers car, motorbike, or bicycle costs.

Bicycle or scooter costs

If you deliver by bicycle or e-bike, you can claim purchase cost, repairs, and accessories as capital allowances or expenses.

Thermal delivery bag

Insulated bags, phone mounts, and other delivery equipment are deductible business expenses.

Phone and data plan

The business portion of your mobile contract used for delivery apps, GPS, and customer communication.

Waterproof clothing

Protective clothing specifically for deliveries — waterproof jackets, gloves, and hi-vis gear.

Parking and tolls

Parking fees and congestion charges incurred while making deliveries.

Platform fees

Any fees charged by delivery platforms that are not already deducted from your earnings.

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Tax year 2025/26 (6 Apr 2025 – 5 Apr 2026). Rates from gov.uk

Yearly

£25,120

take-home

Monthly

£2,093

take-home

Weekly

£483

take-home

Deductions

Income Tax£3,486.00
National Insurance£1,394.40
Total deducted£4,880.40

Effective rate

16.27%

The actual percentage of your total income going to income tax and NI combined.

Marginal rate

28%

The tax rate on your next £1 of income. Above £100k this can be 60% due to Personal Allowance tapering.

Income tax bands

Personal AllowanceTax-free
£12,570 taxed£0.00
Basic Rate20%
£17,430 taxed£3,486.00

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How much tax does a delivery driver pay in the UK?

Delivery drivers (Deliveroo, Just Eat, Amazon Flex) are self-employed and pay income tax on net profit. For 2025/26, the first £12,570 is tax-free, then 20% up to £50,270, and 40% above that. Class 4 NI is 6% on profits between £12,571 and £50,270. Key deductions include mileage, delivery equipment, phone costs, and protective clothing.

  • Self-employed: must register for Self Assessment
  • Mileage: 45p/mile (car) or actual costs (bike/scooter)
  • Delivery bags, phone mounts, and clothing are deductible
  • Keep a log of all delivery miles and expenses
  • File by 31 January each year

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