Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Brookfield, Wisconsin (November 2026)
Through November 2026, Brookfield, Wisconsin CDL drivers earn $2,495 per week on average. The median is $2,000; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,566 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,972. Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison, with dairy and food processing as the dominant outbound commodity and paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generating consistent industrial loads.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Brookfield, Wisconsin compares to Wisconsin
| Brookfield, Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,495 | $2,159 | +16% |
| Take-truck-home | 87% | 81% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 64% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 62% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 86% | 75% | +11 pt |
| Local routes | 2% | 7% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Brookfield, Wisconsin sits 16% above the Wisconsin baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Brookfield, Wisconsin
Across active CDL postings in Brookfield, Wisconsin 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) | $2,282 | $2,100 | 710 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,555 | $1,500 | 502 |
| Owner Operator | $7,190 | $7,500 | 354 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Brookfield, Wisconsin drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Brookfield, Wisconsin this month, 12% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Brookfield, Wisconsin postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Wisconsin
Wisconsin freight moves on I-90 / I-94 through Milwaukee and Madison. Dairy and food processing are dominant outbound commodities — Wisconsin's reefer freight is a national-scale segment. Paper and packaging manufacturing in the Fox River Valley generates consistent industrial loads. Great Lakes ports at Green Bay and Superior handle bulk cargo. Cost of living is moderate. Wisconsin has a high graduated state income tax. Winter is severe — lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan affects the eastern third of the state; ice and salt corrosion eat equipment faster than southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Brookfield, Wisconsin
- Best owner-operator companies in Brookfield, Wisconsin
- CDL driver salary in Wisconsin
How we compile these rankings
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated November 2026.