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.
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.
Yearly
£25,120
take-home
Monthly
£2,093
take-home
Weekly
£483
take-home
Deductions
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
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Try AI Tax Advisor — £9.99How 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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