How Evri pays couriers
Evri’s self-employed couriers are paid for each parcel they deliver, not for their time. Evri pays monthly by bank transfer and does not take off any tax, so you are responsible for your own income tax and National Insurance. Evri says the average courier works about five to six hours a day.
Evri does not publish a single rate per parcel. It depends on the round, the parcel size and the time of year. Couriers commonly report around 50p to £1.50 a parcel, with most standard parcels between about 65p and 90p, and small postable packets paying less. Couriers at one Manchester depot told the local paper they were paid 60p a parcel. Use the average from your own invoice if you have it.
Evri’s job adverts quote “£15 to £18 per hour (Opportunity to Earn)”. That is an estimate of what an experienced courier can deliver in an hour at piece rates. It is before fuel, insurance and tax, and it counts delivery time, not the time spent collecting and sorting at the delivery unit.
The costs Evri couriers pay
- Insurance. You need a car or van with business insurance. Evri also offers top-up third-party cover through Marsh at £1.35 a day, charged only on the days you deliver. That is £6.75 a week over five days.
- Fuel. Multi-drop driving is stop-start, so real fuel economy is usually worse than the official figure. At 174p a litre and 45 mpg, fuel costs about 18p a mile.
- Wear. Clutches, brakes and tyres wear faster on a round with hundreds of stops a week. We use 8p a mile for a car as a starting estimate.
- Your phone. The Courier Community App runs all day and uses mobile data.
Worked example: 100 parcels a day
A courier delivers 100 parcels a day at an average of 70p, five days a week, in a petrol car. A day takes 5.5 hours including collection and 30 miles of driving.
| Per week | Amount |
|---|---|
| 500 parcels at 70p | £350.00 |
| Fuel, 150 miles | −£26.37 |
| Wear and servicing | −£12.00 |
| Business-use insurance | −£6.00 |
| Evri top-up insurance, 5 days | −£6.75 |
| Phone and other costs | −£5.00 |
| Tax and National Insurance to set aside | −£0.16 |
| You keep | £293.72 |
Over 27.5 hours that is £10.68 an hour. After costs but before tax it is £10.69, which is £2.02 below the £12.71 National Living Wage.
What changes your hourly rate the most
Parcels per hour matter more than anything else. At 70p a parcel, each extra parcel you fit into an hour adds 70p to your hourly pay before costs. A dense housing estate where you can drop 20 or more parcels an hour pays far better than a rural round with long gaps between doors, even at the same rate.
| Parcels per hour | At 60p | At 70p | At 85p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | £7.20 | £8.40 | £10.20 |
| 15 | £9.00 | £10.50 | £12.75 |
| 18 | £10.80 | £12.60 | £15.30 |
| 20 | £12.00 | £14.00 | £17.00 |
| 25 | £15.00 | £17.50 | £21.25 |
These are hourly earnings before any costs. Remember that the time collecting from the unit is part of your day too.
Evri Flex and Evri Plus
Evri offers two ways of working. Evri Flex lets you set your availability in the app and take rounds when it suits you. Evri Plus is for couriers who commit to five or more days a week; Evri says it adds paid holiday, pension contributions and guaranteed earnings above the National Living Wage. If you work five days already, it is worth asking your local manager whether Plus is available on your round.
Tax for Evri couriers
You pay tax on your profit through Self Assessment. Because you drive a car or van, you can deduct HMRC’s mileage rate of 55p a mile for your first 10,000 business miles in 2026/27 instead of fuel and running costs. In the example, that deduction is £4,200 a year, which leaves a profit of £12,600 and only a small tax bill. If you also have a job, your gig profit is taxed from the first pound, so enter that income in the calculator.
Questions people ask
How much does Evri pay per parcel?
Evri does not publish one rate. Couriers report roughly 50p to £1.50 a parcel, with standard parcels often around 65p to 90p and small packets paying less. Rates vary by round and season.
How much do Evri couriers earn per hour?
Evri adverts quote £15 to £18 an hour before costs. On our example round of 100 parcels a day at 70p, the courier keeps about £10.68 an hour after fuel, insurance and tax.
How often does Evri pay?
Monthly, by bank transfer (BACS). Your invoices are in the Courier Community App. No tax is deducted, so put some aside each month.
Do Evri couriers need their own insurance?
You need a vehicle insured for business use. Evri also offers top-up third-party cover through Marsh at £1.35 a day, charged only on the days you deliver.
Is Evri worth it after costs?
It depends on how many parcels you can deliver per hour. Use the calculator with your own round. If you are below the National Living Wage after costs, a denser round or fewer unpaid miles usually makes the biggest difference.
Sources
- Evri: Become a self-employed courier (pay, insurance, hours)
- Evri courier advert: £15–£18 per hour “Opportunity to Earn”
- Preston Blog: How much does Evri pay per parcel in 2026
- Internet Retailing: Evri couriers report 60p per parcel
- ICAEW: Approved mileage rate increased to 55p
- GOV.UK: National Living Wage increases to £12.71 per hour