How much do Amazon drivers make? UK breakdown (2023)

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As an Amazon delivery driver, you get the flexibility to work how you want, when you want. But if you’re just starting out, you might be wondering how much you’ll earn.

In the UK, Amazon courier delivery drivers can earn between £13–£15 an hour. The amount you’ll make depends

on how many shifts you work, where you work, and the types of deliveries you make.

Amazon Flex drivers get a choice of shifts, known as “blocks”, each one lasting 2–4 hours. For each block, Amazon sets the number of parcels to be delivered, along with how much you’ll get paid. Some blocks may be more challenging than others (say because there are more parcels to deliver in more congested areas), so they can take a bit longer to complete.

Your hourly rate as an Amazon delivery driver depends on the amount being paid for each block, and the amount of time it takes you to finish it.

Here are a few examples to show your earning potential per hour as an Amazon driver: