Know Your Rights

State-by-state breakdown of rideshare driver protections and minimum pay laws.

Massachusetts

$32.50/hr
Minimum hourly pay

As of 2024, rideshare companies must pay drivers a minimum of $32.50 per hour before expenses.

Source: Massachusetts Attorney General

Minnesota

Per mile$1.28
Per minute$0.31

New minimum pay rates effective 2024.

Source: Minnesota Reformer

New York City

$29.93/hr
Minimum hourly (2024)

NYC was first to establish minimum pay. $328M settlement for wage theft in 2023.

Source: NY Attorney General

Seattle

$19.97/hr
Plus expenses

Minimum wage plus per-mile expense reimbursement.

Source: Seattle City Council

Your Federal Rights

  • IRS Mileage Deduction: $0.725 per mile for 2026
  • 1099 Tax Filing: You're responsible for self-employment taxes (15.3%)
  • Vehicle Expenses: Gas, maintenance, insurance, depreciation are deductible
  • No Discrimination: Companies cannot discriminate based on protected classes

States Without Protection

Most states have NO minimum pay requirements for rideshare drivers. In these states, companies can pay whatever they want—and take rates have climbed to 45-60%.