Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Brookhaven, Georgia (November 2026)
In Brookhaven, Georgia as of November 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,377 per week (median $1,950). Based on 1,729 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,998. 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.
How CDL pay breaks down in Brookhaven, Georgia
Across active CDL postings in Brookhaven, 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) | $2,201 | $2,000 | 814 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,565 | $1,500 | 542 |
| Owner Operator | $7,135 | $7,000 | 373 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Brookhaven, Georgia drivers actually run
14% of Brookhaven, Georgia's active CDL postings are regional and 82% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (4%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Brookhaven, Georgia postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 67% and riders-allowed at 66%.
How Brookhaven, Georgia compares to Georgia
| Brookhaven, Georgia | Georgia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,377 | $2,212 | +7% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Brookhaven, Georgia differs most from Georgia — 7% above statewide.
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 Brookhaven, Georgia
- Best owner-operator companies in Brookhaven, Georgia
- CDL driver salary in Georgia
The methodology behind the 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.