Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Goose Creek, South Carolina (May 2026)
CDL pay in Goose Creek, South Carolina averages $2,649/week (median $2,000) through May 2026. Based on 1,464 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,038. 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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Where Goose Creek, South Carolina differs from the South Carolina baseline
| Goose Creek, South Carolina | South Carolina | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,649 | $2,267 | +17% |
| 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: Goose Creek, South Carolina sits 17% above the South Carolina baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Goose Creek, South Carolina
Across active CDL postings in Goose Creek, 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) | $2,171 | $2,000 | 674 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,610 | $1,600 | 429 |
| Owner Operator | $7,121 | $7,000 | 361 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Goose Creek, South Carolina
Of active CDL postings in Goose Creek, South Carolina this month, 11% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Across Goose Creek, South Carolina CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% 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.
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- CDL driver salary in South Carolina
How we compile these rankings
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.