Grab drivers can earn varying amounts depending on factors such as location, time of day, and demand for rides.
The fare structure for Grab includes a base fare, distance travelled, and time spent on the ride, and drivers are paid based on this.
In other words, drivers actively earn their income by collecting fares from passengers for each ride they take, with the amount varying based on the factors mentioned above.
Alternatively, you can explore Go Jek Driver Sign up which is expected to enter Singapore soon.
For the sake of easy calculation and adopting the law of averages, we take an average fare of $25/hr for peak-hour driving and $20/hr for off-peak-hour driving.
Weekday Peak Hour 7 am-9 am, 5 pm-8 pm.
Weekend Peak Hours – All day
How much can a Part-Timer Grab Driver earn
Drive just to cover the cost
Monday to Friday
6 pm to 9 pm (2 peak hours + 1 offpeak hour) = $70/day
Saturday and Sunday
9 am to 12 pm (3 peak hours) – $75/day
How much can you earn a week – $70×5 + $75×2 = $500
Who are these people – They drive just to cover rent for personal use
Those who need additional income
Monday to Friday
6 am to 10 am (2 peak hours + 2 off-peak hours) = $90/day
5 pm to 7 pm (2 peak hours) = $50/day
Saturday and Sunday
9 am to 12 pm (3 hours/day) – $75/day
How much can you earn a week – $90×5 + $50×5 + $75×2 = $700
Who are these people – Property Agents, Insurance Agents, Business Owners who drive for that extra cash
How much can a Full-time Grab Driver earn
The Office Hour Shift
Monday to Friday
8 am to 6 pm (2 peak hour + 7 off-peak hours) = $192/day
How much can you earn – $960
*include 1-hour break
The Taxi Driver Shift (77 hours/week)
Monday to Friday
6 am to 6 pm (3 peak hours + 8 off-peak hours) $235/day
Saturday and Sunday
6 am to 6 pm (11 peak hours) $275/day
How much can you earn – $235×5 + $275×2 = $1725
*include 1-hour break
Full-Time Grab Driver (44hrs/week)
Monday to Friday (35 hours)
6 am to 10 am (2 peak hours + 2 off-peak hours) = $90/day
5pm to 8pm (2 peak hours + 1 off-peak hour) = $70/day
Saturday and Sunday (9 hours)
9 am to 1.30 pm (4.5 peak hours) = $$112.50/day
How much can you earn – ($90+$70)x5 + $112.50×2 = $1025
Full-Time Grab Driver (60hrs/week)
Monday to Thursday (35 hours)
6am to 10am (2 peak hours + 2 off-peak hours) = $90/day
5pm to 8pm (2 peak hours + 1 off-peak hour) = $70/day
Saturday and Sunday (10 hours)*
9 am to 8 pm (10 peak hours ) = $250/day
How much can you earn – ($90+$70)x5 + $250×2 = $1300
*include 1-hour break
All calculations are based on estimates and may vary according to many circumstances.
It is possible if the proper driving strategy is adopted. Many of our Driver Partners are able to achieve beyond the estimated earnings by Grab with proper driving strategy and experience.
The car you used can also help to increase earnings. See the Best Cars for Uber/ Grab to Increase Earnings
Next, Read up more on the PDVL Test and Course.
All the estimated earnings are before the deduction of expenses such as rental and petrol costs. see how one guy earns $7400 from Grab
Some factors must fall in place together to achieve the earnings
- Incentives
- Fare
- Number of trips completed
You can also read up more on Uber vs Grab on who pays better or private hire vs taxi if you are a taxi driver considering switching over and comparing for yourself which is more suitable.
Alternative you can consider being a Grab Hitch Driver, which will still offer flexibility and earn income to finance your car.
