Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia (November 2026)
$2,603/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia as of November 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,000, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,600 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,962. Georgia freight is anchored by the Port of Savannah — a top-tier US container gateway — and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20, making it the dominant Southeast distribution hub.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Where Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia differs from the Georgia baseline
| Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia | Georgia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,603 | $2,212 | +18% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 62% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 76% | +9 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia's biggest divergence from Georgia is on average weekly pay, 18% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Across active CDL postings in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia 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) | $2,220 | $2,000 | 773 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,606 | $1,560 | 464 |
| Owner Operator | $7,148 | $7,000 | 363 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia this month, 14% are regional and 85% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Across Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Georgia
Georgia anchors the Southeast freight network through the Port of Savannah (a top-tier East Coast container gateway) and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20. Atlanta traffic is consistently top-tier US congestion — drivers based here either learn the off-peak windows or take a real income hit. Outside the metro, Georgia is one of the easier driving states: flat, mostly forgiving weather, little mountain work outside the north Georgia corridors. Reefer pulling poultry out of north-central Georgia is a steady regional segment. State income tax is moderate; cost of living statewide is below the national average. The Port of Savannah lanes are a steady driver-pay segment.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
- Best owner-operator companies in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
- CDL driver salary in Georgia
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers against each other within the same market (30%). Layer a weighted FMCSA SAFER safety percentile on top (25%). Score the benefits package against what actually matters for the hiring type — W2 health/financial benefits or owner-op operational perks (25%). Finish with operational performance: responsiveness to driver applications plus fleet scale (20%). All percentiles are recomputed monthly. Updated November 2026.