True Hourly Wage Calculator for Gig Workers (Canada)

Discover your true hourly wage in Canada after hidden costs like vehicle depreciation, gas, taxes, and idle time. Select your platform and province. CRA, CPP, km. See if gig work is actually profitable.

Province & Platform

Revenue & Time

Total earnings for the selected period

Time spent on trips or driving to pickups

Time app was ON (including idle time)

The Vehicle

Editable if you know your actual MPG

Odometer start vs end

Hidden Costs

Auto-filled based on region

72.5 cents/mile (2026 IRS standard rate)

Tolls, parking, car wash, phone data, etc.

Tax Settings

For accurate tax bracket calculation

Why Your "Active Wage" Doesn't Tell the Full Story (Canada)

If you drive for Uber, deliver for DoorDash or SkipTheDishes, or work any gig in Canada, you're responsible for CPP contributions (11.9% on earnings over $3,500) and federal and provincial income tax. This calculator uses CRA mileage rates (73 cents/km), Canadian gas prices by province, and CPP so you see your true hourly wage after all hidden costs.

How to Use This Gig Worker Calculator (Canada)

Select your province and platform. Enter earnings, active and online hours, and total kilometres driven. The calculator applies the CRA standard rate and provincial tax. Plan for CRA installments and see your take-home.

Taxes and CPP for Gig Workers in Canada

No employer withholds tax or CPP. Deduct vehicle expenses (standard rate or actual). Set aside roughly 25–30% of net profit. Pay CRA quarterly if required. This calculator estimates your set-aside and true hourly wage by province.

Data Sources

Tax rates: CRA and provincial indexation for 2026. Gas: Natural Resources Canada. Mileage: CRA automobile allowance. Data last updated: 2026-01-25.