How much do Lyft drivers make? It varies, but here's how it typically breaks down.

Considering picking up a gig as a rideshare driver? It can be difficult to figure out how much you’ll be able to make. There is no single answer. Driver pay depends on a number of variables. Lyft drivers are paid based on trip time, distance, tips and occasional bonuses, according to Lyft’s pay guide. It matters where you drive, too. Each city has its own pay rate.

Lyft driver pay typically breaks into three categories: upfront pay, tips and bonuses. Drivers also have the opportunity to earn points and access perks for taking drives during busy times.

Here's what we know about how it all boils down.

How much do Lyft drivers make?

USA TODAY reached out to Lyft for driver pay data in different cities. Lyft reported an average pay north of $24 per hour “including tips and bonuses and net of higher gas expenses” during the month of March, according to a company spokesperson, who said city-level data was unavailable.