Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Hampton, Virginia (November 2026)
Hampton, Virginia CDL drivers: $2,709 average weekly pay, $2,100 median (November 2026). Based on 1,365 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,930. Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads, the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast (55 ft after the Gateway dredging program), with I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connecting it to the mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 4.9% ($2,848 → $2,709).
- median weekly pay fell by 2.3% ($2,150 → $2,100).
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1.7% ($1,897 → $1,930).
Where Hampton, Virginia differs from the Virginia baseline
| Hampton, Virginia | Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,709 | $2,275 | +19% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 70% | 65% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 63% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 77% | +11 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 18% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Hampton, Virginia sits 19% above the Virginia baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Hampton, Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Hampton, Virginia 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) | $2,273 | $2,100 | 640 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,638 | $1,600 | 394 |
| Owner Operator | $7,270 | $7,500 | 331 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Hampton, Virginia drivers actually run
11% of Hampton, Virginia's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Hampton, Virginia CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Virginia
Virginia freight is anchored by the Port of Virginia at Norfolk and Hampton Roads — the deepest commercial harbor on the East Coast and a top-tier US container gateway. The I-95 / I-64 / I-81 truck corridors connect Norfolk to mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets, with I-81 north-south through the Shenandoah Valley a major regional freight spine. Cost of living varies widely (high in Northern Virginia, moderate elsewhere). Virginia has a moderate graduated state income tax. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs) congestion is consistently top-tier; central and western VA is generally easier driving.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Hampton, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Hampton, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Virginia
How we compile these rankings
Compensation is the largest single weight at 30% — pay percentile, sign-on bonus, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement cadence. FMCSA safety contributes 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions with unsafe-driving and hours-of-service weighted 2× heavier. Benefits contribute 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator and 1099 carriers. Operational performance — application responsiveness and fleet scale — contributes 20%. Updated November 2026.