Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Florence, South Carolina (May 2026)
$2,627/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Florence, South Carolina as of May 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,000, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,481 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,042. South Carolina freight is anchored by the Port of Charleston — a top-tier East Coast container gateway — with I-95 / I-26 / I-85 corridors serving BMW in Spartanburg and Volvo assembly near Charleston.
What changed in May 2026
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How Florence, South Carolina compares to South Carolina
| Florence, South Carolina | South Carolina | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,627 | $2,267 | +16% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 69% | 64% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 78% | +9 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 16% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Florence, South Carolina sits 16% above the South Carolina baseline.
Florence, South Carolina CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Florence, South Carolina 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) | $2,145 | $2,000 | 685 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,602 | $1,575 | 435 |
| Owner Operator | $7,174 | $7,000 | 361 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Florence, South Carolina drivers actually run
The route mix in Florence, South Carolina this month tilts OTR: 11% regional, 87% OTR, 0% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Florence, South Carolina CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 26% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in South Carolina
South Carolina freight is anchored by the Port of Charleston — a top-tier East Coast container gateway — with I-95 / I-26 / I-85 corridors serving the BMW assembly plant in Spartanburg and Volvo near Charleston. The Greenville-Spartanburg manufacturing corridor adds steady industrial freight. South Carolina has moderate-to-high graduated state income tax; the upstate is more affordable than the coast. Hurricane season affects the coast (June-November); inland SC is generally easier driving. The auto-supplier lanes around Spartanburg run on tight just-in-time schedules — minute-level dispatch precision matters.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Florence, South Carolina
- Best owner-operator companies in Florence, South Carolina
- CDL driver salary in South Carolina
Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated May 2026.