How does Amazon Flex calculate pay?

Amazon Flex doesn't have a set hourly rate. Instead, you receive payment for the types of deliveries that you make, the tips you receive, and where you are located in the country. Earning $18 to $25 an hour is common for most drivers, though.
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How many packages are in a 3 hour block?

You'll find that each block differs regarding how many packages you need to deliver. It depends on your area, time of day, and the route. However, you can expect to deliver somewhere between 35 to 80 orders during an average three-hour Flex block.
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What determines pay on Amazon Flex?

How much will I earn with Amazon Flex? Most delivery partners earn $18 - $25 per hour delivering with Amazon Flex. Actual earnings will depend on your location, any tips you receive, how long it takes you to complete your deliveries, and other factors.
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Does Amazon Flex calculate mileage?

Does Amazon Flex Track Mileage? Currently, the official Amazon Flex app (often referred to as the “Rabbit”) does not have a built-in mileage tracking method. If you want to maximize your tax savings, you will need to download a separate mileage tracking app.
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Why do some Amazon Flex blocks pay more?

Blocks with more orders tend to pay less than blocks with fewer orders. It happens because Amazon wants to ensure that its drivers get compensated fairly for the number of hours they work. The amount that Amazon contributes to each block changes based on your location.
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How do I increase my Amazon Flex earnings?

7 Ways to Make More as an Amazon Flex Driver
  1. Drive a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle.
  2. Write Your Gas (and Repairs) Off as a Business Expense.
  3. Take Advantage of Reserve Shifts.
  4. Get to the Fulfillment Center Early.
  5. Organize Your Packages Ahead of Time.
  6. Work During the Holiday Season.
  7. Work During Inclement Weather.
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What's the highest Amazon Flex pay?

The base pay rate for Amazon Flex drivers is $18 per hour (higher in select markets). From there, hourly pay can climb as high as $25 per hour due to factors that increase the difficulty of the delivery.
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How Much Do Amazon Flex Drivers Make?
  • Max per day — 7 hours.
  • Max per week — 29 hours.
  • Max per 30 days — 116 hours.
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Can I do 2 Amazon Flex blocks at the same time?

You can do as many Amazon Flex blocks as you want each day. However, there's a caveat involved here. The caveat is that Amazon won't let you work more than eight total hours per day. You could run a two-hour delivery route in the morning to pick up packages from your local Amazon warehouse.
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Does Amazon Flex report to IRS?

Get your 1099-NEC from Amazon Flex

Both types of forms report your annual earnings. They're also sent out to the IRS. As long as you made more than $600 on Amazon Flex in the previous year, you should expect a 1099-NEC by January 31.
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Does Amazon Flex give bonuses?

The bonus will appear as a “bonus” in the earnings view of the app, while supplies last. BONUS PERIOD: The Amazon Flex Bonus (“Offer”) Period begins and ends at the local times specified in the email inviting you to participate. Limit of one (1) Offer redemption per eligible delivery partner.
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Does Amazon Flex hold your first paycheck?

Amazon Flex payments can take longer the first time you receive a payment due to the process of setting up the direct deposit between Amazon and your bank of choice. Some banks have a holding period when a new payment or deposit comes in that can slow down funds hitting your bank account.
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What are the cons of Amazon Flex?

Cons. The main disadvantages are that, as a driver, you are responsible for paying your own gas, parking fees and maintenance costs. You also aren't considered an employee, which means you'll need to manage your own taxes and you won't get any benefits.
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How much can I make with Amazon Flex in a week?

As it turns out, Amazon Flex drivers are limited to working 40 hours per week. Drivers won't get assigned more than 8 hours of work per day, and most times it will be less than that. If we take the $23.35 per hour figure and apply it to a full 40-hour week, a very busy Flex driver will earn about $934.00 per week.
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How do you finish Amazon Flex blocks fast?

How to Get Your Flex Blocks Fast
  1. Refresh the App Regularly for Offers. The Amazon Flex app displays new offers as local warehouses release them. ...
  2. Claim Open Blocks as Quickly as Possible. ...
  3. Try Preferred Scheduling. ...
  4. Drive During Peak Hours. ...
  5. Try Different Delivery Types. ...
  6. Toggle Filters. ...
  7. Get Your Rating Up.
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How many Amazon Flex blocks can you do in a day?

It's limited to 8 hours total a day. So you could do two 3 hour blocks and one 2 hour block or two 4 hour blocks. Any combination that doesn't exceed 8 hours will work. They limit it to that for fairness and so there is no overtime disputes even though you are an Independent Contractor and overtime doesn't effect you.
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How many hours does Amazon Flex let you work?

Depending on location and available hours, these schedules range between 10 and 40 hours each week, with the benefits packages matching the number of hours worked.
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Do you have to tell your insurance about Amazon Flex?

Most insurance providers don't cover delivery driving under a personal insurance policy. And some insurance companies may void your personal policy if you don't disclose that you're a delivery driver.
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Is Amazon getting rid of Flex drivers?

Amazon's in-house delivery service called “Flex” has been discontinued.
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Is gas a tax write off for Amazon Flex?

Here are the most common business expenses Amazon Flex drivers can claim as deductions to lower their AGI: Gas/Mileage Expenses. Amazon Flex drivers can deduct "business miles" spent driving while making deliveries.
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Can you work more than 40 hours on Amazon Flex?

You can work 40 hours a week if you can get enough routes.
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How many Amazon Flex shifts can I miss?

However, in general, you can miss up to three blocks before your account is deactivated. If you miss more than three blocks, your account may be temporarily suspended or permanently deactivated.
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What happens if I'm late to a block Amazon Flex?

What should I do if I'm running late or need to cancel a block? Sometimes plans change. If you think that you'll be late or unavailable for a block you scheduled, go to your Calendar in the Amazon Flex app, tap the day of the scheduled block, click Forfeit this time and Swipe to forfeit.
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Does Amazon Flex pay better than DoorDash?

Pay: Amazon pays better but has more costs in general than DoorDash. Flexibility: DoorDash is more flexible because Amazon Flex requires drivers to commit to set blocks of time while DoorDash is more of a turn up and go gig.
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Can Amazon Flex be a full time job?

You can work the days you want. You can take days off whenever you want. It's the flexibility of making your own schedule that makes people want to work for Amazon Flex. As an Amazon Flex Delivery Partner, you have the flexibility to have a full-time career, go to school, or dedicate time to other passions.
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Does Amazon Flex pay twice a week?

As an Amazon Flex delivery driver, you get paid via direct deposit into the bank account you associate with your Amazon Flex account. Payments are made twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, and you receive the payment within one business day unless the payment date falls on a holiday.
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