Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Alexandria, Virginia (May 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Alexandria, Virginia pay $2,682/week on average (median $2,000) through May 2026. Based on 1,425 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 29% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,022. Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads, the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast (55 ft after the Gateway dredging program), with I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connecting it to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Alexandria, Virginia differs from the Virginia baseline
| Alexandria, Virginia | Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,682 | $2,269 | +18% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 17% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Alexandria, Virginia sits 18% above the Virginia baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Alexandria, Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Alexandria, Virginia this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,179 | $2,000 | 653 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,591 | $1,550 | 422 |
| Owner Operator | $7,211 | $7,250 | 350 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Alexandria, Virginia
Of active CDL postings in Alexandria, Virginia this month, 11% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Alexandria, Virginia CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Virginia
Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads — the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast and a top-tier US container gateway. The I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connect Norfolk to mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets, with I-81 north-south through the Shenandoah Valley a major regional freight spine. Cost of living varies widely (high in Northern Virginia, moderate elsewhere). Virginia has a moderate graduated state income tax. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) congestion is consistently top-tier; central and western VA is generally easier driving.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Alexandria, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Alexandria, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Virginia
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.