Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Centennial, Colorado (May 2026)
$2,980/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Centennial, Colorado as of May 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,150, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,171 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,143. Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 cross at Denver, with energy-sector freight from the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin's Niobrara play in Weld County and growing produce flows out of the Western Slope.
What changed in May 2026
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How Centennial, Colorado compares to Colorado
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Centennial, Colorado differs most from Colorado — 19% above statewide.
Centennial, Colorado CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Centennial, Colorado 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) | $2,268 | $2,100 | 495 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,605 | $1,600 | 368 |
| Owner Operator | $7,289 | $7,375 | 308 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Centennial, Colorado
Of active CDL postings in Centennial, Colorado this month, 9% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Centennial, Colorado postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in Colorado
Colorado trucking centers on the I-25 / I-70 crossroads at Denver, with I-70 westbound the gateway to the Mountain West. Mountain passes and canyons — Eisenhower Tunnel (above 11,000 ft), Vail Pass, and Glenwood Canyon — are the dominant operational variable. Chain laws are aggressively enforced on I-70 from September through May. Elevation affects engine performance, brakes, and HOS realism. Cost of living along the Front Range is high relative to the Mountain West interior. Colorado has a moderate flat state income tax. Western Slope produce, northern Permian energy, and Denver last-mile distribution round out the lane mix.
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Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated May 2026.