Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Delray Beach, Florida (September 2026)
Delray Beach, Florida CDL drivers: $2,740 average weekly pay, $2,100 median (September 2026). Based on 1,280 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,952. Florida trucking runs on I-95 / I-75 north-south spines and the I-4 Tampa-Orlando-Daytona cross, with Port of Miami and Port of Jacksonville as major gateways alongside heavy citrus and produce agriculture freight.
What changed in September 2026
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How Delray Beach, Florida compares to Florida
| Delray Beach, Florida | Florida | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,740 | $2,374 | +15% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 82% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Delray Beach, Florida's biggest divergence from Florida is on average weekly pay, 15% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Delray Beach, Florida
Across active CDL postings in Delray Beach, Florida 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) | $2,313 | $2,100 | 627 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,611 | $1,587 | 341 |
| Owner Operator | $7,262 | $7,500 | 312 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Delray Beach, Florida
The route mix in Delray Beach, Florida this month tilts OTR: 10% regional, 89% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Delray Beach, Florida postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Driving CDL in Florida
Florida CDL work splits cleanly between coastal port-and-tourism freight (Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Port Everglades) and Central Florida last-mile distribution. The hurricane season — June through November — drives both stress and opportunity: insurance rates climb, freight rates spike around storm-recovery windows, and shutdown days are a real income variable. Florida has no state income tax. The traffic on I-95 and I-4 is consistently in the top tier of US congestion, so HOS planning around peak commute windows matters more here than in most states. Reefer and produce work pays well; OTR pulling out of the state is steady year-round.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Delray Beach, Florida
- Best owner-operator companies in Delray Beach, Florida
- CDL driver salary in Florida
How we compile these rankings
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 September 2026.