Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Irving, Texas (May 2026)
Through May 2026, the average CDL driver in Irving, Texas earns $2,468 per week (median $1,950). Based on 1,657 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,993. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in May 2026
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Irving, Texas vs Texas: the numbers that diverge
| Irving, Texas | Texas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,468 | $2,223 | +11% |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 60% | +7 pt |
| Take-truck-home | 85% | 79% | +6 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 69% | 63% | +6 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 83% | 75% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Irving, Texas's biggest divergence from Texas is on average weekly pay, 11% above the state baseline.
Irving, Texas CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Irving, Texas 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) | $2,130 | $2,000 | 731 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,569 | $1,500 | 551 |
| Owner Operator | $7,104 | $7,000 | 375 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Irving, Texas
Of active CDL postings in Irving, Texas this month, 12% are regional and 83% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 5%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Irving, Texas postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Irving, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Irving, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Texas
How we compile these rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated May 2026.