Master the Bay Area's unique delivery challenges with proven strategies for tech hub routes, steep hills, and premium earnings
San Francisco offers some of the highest Amazon Flex earnings in the country, with drivers regularly earning $25-40+ per hour. The combination of tech worker deliveries, premium neighborhoods, and high demand creates excellent opportunities for prepared drivers.
Primary SF delivery station
High volume, city routes
Peninsula coverage
Less congested routes
• Market Street
• Potrero Hill
• Noe Valley
East Bay hub
Oakland/Berkeley routes
North Bay coverage
Less traffic, easier parking
South Bay tech deliveries
Silicon Valley routes
Many SF drivers work multiple facilities. Start at less competitive East Bay stations to build ratings, then transition to premium SF locations for higher earnings.
Base Rate/Hour
Surge Pricing
Daily Potential
Golden Rule: SF parking enforcement understands delivery drivers. Use hazards, be quick, and most will give you 5-10 minutes.
SF's grid system works in your favor. Plan routes in straight lines when possible, avoiding diagonal streets. Use California Street for east-west, avoid Lombard.
Karl the Fog affects visibility. Western neighborhoods get foggy by 4 PM. Keep a jacket - microclimates vary drastically.
High package theft areas: Tenderloin, parts of Mission. Always verify customer presence or use Amazon lockers when available.
Learn building codes for major complexes. Many drivers keep a spreadsheet of access codes and parking spots.
Wealthy area, doorman buildings, excellent tips, easy parking
Dense deliveries, double parking common, watch for bike lanes
Tech offices, secured buildings, loading zones available
Residential, easier parking, longer distances between stops
Hills challenging, residents expect delivery, good tips
Flat terrain, young professionals, evening surge common
Join Bay Area drivers earning $25-40+ per hour with Amazon Flex