Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Cheyenne, Wyoming (November 2026)
Cheyenne, Wyoming CDL drivers earn $2,895 per week on average (median $2,250) as of November 2026. Based on 1,093 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,036. Cheyenne anchors I-80 / I-25 at the state's southeast corner, with coal and trona (soda ash) freight from Wyoming's mines, BNSF and UP rail interchange, and regional distribution for the Wyoming Front Range.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 3.4% ($2,998 → $2,895).
- average sign-on bonus fell by 1.1% ($2,058 → $2,036).
Cheyenne, Wyoming CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Cheyenne, Wyoming 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) | $2,375 | $2,200 | 514 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,635 | $1,600 | 293 |
| Owner Operator | $7,232 | $7,500 | 286 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Cheyenne, Wyoming
The route mix in Cheyenne, Wyoming this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 91% OTR, 0% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Cheyenne, Wyoming postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
How Cheyenne, Wyoming compares to Wyoming
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Cheyenne, Wyoming differs most from Wyoming — 10% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Cheyenne
Cheyenne sits at the I-80 / I-25 cross in southeastern Wyoming. Distribution serving the central Rockies, agricultural processing, and military logistics (F.E. Warren AFB) drive freight. I-80 wind closures (Laramie corridor west) affect operations. Cost of living is below the national average. WY has no state income tax.
Driving CDL in Wyoming
Wyoming freight is shaped by I-80 as the high-altitude transcontinental corridor — wind events on I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins shut down trucking with some regularity in winter. Energy-sector trucking for coal from the Powder River Basin (the largest coal-producing region in the US), crude oil, and trona (soda ash) mining carry most of the dispatch volume — Wyoming has one of the highest freight intensities per capita in the country. Cost of living is below the national average; Wyoming has no state income tax. The state is sparsely populated — distances are real and weather is the operational reality.
Related guides
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Where this data comes from
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.