Navigate Philly's historic streets, master Center City deliveries, and earn $22-35/hr with proven local strategies
Philadelphia offers solid Amazon Flex opportunities with average earnings of $22-35 per hour. The mix of historic neighborhoods, urban density, and suburban routes creates diverse delivery experiences with year-round demand.
Main Philadelphia hub
High volume, city routes
Near airport, South Philly coverage
Mix of city/suburban
• Spring Garden
• South Street
• Wynnewood
Main Line & suburbs
Higher tips, easier parking
Bucks County coverage
Suburban routes
Delaware/South Jersey
Less competition
New drivers often start at suburban facilities (King of Prussia, Bensalem) for easier routes and parking. Once comfortable, transition to city warehouses for higher surge pricing during peak times.
Base Rate/Hour
Surge Pricing
Daily Potential
Pennsylvania has no local wage tax for non-residents. If you live in NJ or DE and deliver in Philly, you avoid the 3.8% city wage tax, effectively earning more per hour.
Warning: Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) tickets quickly. Budget $50-100/month for occasional tickets - it's part of doing business here.
Philadelphia's grid system breaks at the diagonal streets (Passyunk, Ridge, Germantown). Plan routes to avoid crossing these diagonals multiple times - stick to grid sections when possible.
High-rises, doormen, business deliveries. Tough parking but organized
Row houses, double parking accepted, strong neighborhood feel
Young professionals, new construction, easier parking, good tips
Students, campus deliveries, permit parking challenges
Hipster area, narrow streets, package theft concerns, busy
Wealthy area, long driveways, excellent tips, easy routes
Join Philly drivers earning $22-35+ per hour with Amazon Flex