Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Cheyenne, Wyoming (May 2026)
Cheyenne, Wyoming CDL drivers earn $3,167 per week on average (median $2,250) as of May 2026. Based on 1,075 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,135. 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.
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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) | $2,262 | $2,100 | 479 |
| Owner Operator | $7,300 | $7,500 | 300 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,627 | $1,600 | 296 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Cheyenne, Wyoming
The route mix in Cheyenne, Wyoming this month tilts OTR: 8% regional, 90% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Cheyenne, Wyoming postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
How Cheyenne, Wyoming compares to Wyoming
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Cheyenne, Wyoming differs most from Wyoming — 11% above statewide.
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 low; Wyoming has no state income tax. The state is sparsely populated — distances are real and weather is the operational reality.
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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 May 2026.