Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Chesterfield, Missouri (November 2026)
Through November 2026, the average CDL driver in Chesterfield, Missouri earns $2,417 per week (median $2,000). Based on 1,609 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,014. Missouri freight is shaped by the St. Louis and Kansas City hubs anchoring I-70 / I-44 / I-55 corridors, with the Mississippi and Missouri rivers providing barge access for agricultural and bulk commodity shipments.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 3.9% ($2,516 → $2,417).
Where Chesterfield, Missouri differs from the Missouri baseline
| Chesterfield, Missouri | Missouri | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,417 | $2,129 | +14% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 79% | +8 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 17% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Chesterfield, Missouri's biggest divergence from Missouri is on average weekly pay, 14% above the state baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Chesterfield, Missouri
Across active CDL postings in Chesterfield, Missouri 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) | $2,265 | $2,100 | 723 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,565 | $1,500 | 523 |
| Owner Operator | $7,085 | $7,000 | 363 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Chesterfield, Missouri drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Chesterfield, Missouri this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Chesterfield, Missouri CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Missouri
Missouri freight is shaped by the St. Louis and Kansas City hubs anchoring the I-70 / I-44 / I-55 corridors. The Mississippi and Missouri rivers provide barge access for agricultural and bulk commodity transfers. St. Louis is one of the older US freight crossroads — the rail-truck interchange there is dense and complicated. Living costs sit comfortably below the national average; Missouri has a low-to-moderate graduated state income tax. Tornado season typically peaks in spring and shapes dispatch in central and southern MO.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Chesterfield, Missouri
- Best owner-operator companies in Chesterfield, Missouri
- CDL driver salary in Missouri
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 November 2026.