Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Colorado Springs, Colorado (May 2026)
Through May 2026, Colorado Springs, Colorado CDL drivers earn $3,030 per week on average. The median is $2,200; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,144 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,111. Colorado Springs sits on I-25 between Denver and Pueblo, with significant military-installation logistics (Fort Carson, Peterson SFB), defense manufacturing, and distribution serving the Front Range's southern corridor.
What changed in May 2026
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Where Colorado Springs, Colorado differs from the Colorado baseline
| Colorado Springs, Colorado | Colorado | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $3,030 | $2,498 | +21% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 90% | 84% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Colorado Springs, Colorado sits 21% above the Colorado baseline.
Colorado Springs, Colorado CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Colorado Springs, 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) | $2,266 | $2,100 | 500 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,638 | $1,600 | 337 |
| Owner Operator | $7,315 | $7,500 | 307 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Colorado Springs, Colorado drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Colorado Springs, Colorado this month, 8% are regional and 90% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Colorado Springs, Colorado CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
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
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated May 2026.