🗓️ Last updated: May 2026·Calculation assumptions shown below
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👤 Driver Cost Per Mile Calculator

True cost per mile for W2 employee drivers vs. 1099 contractors — including payroll taxes, benefits, and compliance.

👤 W2 Employee Driver
🔧 1099 Independent Contractor
W2 Employee Cost/Mile
1099 Contractor Cost/Mile
Annual W2 Cost
Annual 1099 Cost
Annual Difference
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