Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Layton, Utah (May 2026)
Layton, Utah CDL drivers: $2,964 average weekly pay, $2,150 median (May 2026). Based on 1,120 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,241. Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior, with growing technology and outdoor-gear manufacturing adding to traditional mining and energy freight.
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Layton, Utah CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Layton, Utah 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) | $2,329 | $2,106 | 477 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,593 | $1,550 | 356 |
| Owner Operator | $7,319 | $7,500 | 287 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Layton, Utah drivers actually run
The route mix in Layton, Utah this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 88% OTR, 1% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Layton, Utah CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
How Layton, Utah compares to Utah
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Layton, Utah differs most from Utah — 11% above statewide.
Driving CDL in Utah
Utah freight centers on Salt Lake City's I-15 / I-80 crossroads, which connects Pacific Coast distribution to the Mountain West interior. Growing technology (Silicon Slopes), outdoor gear manufacturing, and traditional mining and energy freight all add to the lane mix. Mountain driving is operational reality, not exception — Parley's Canyon east of SLC and the Wasatch passes are winter variables. Cost of living is moderate. Utah has a moderate flat state income tax. The state has unusually strict CDL drug-testing and reporting; check requirements if relocating from elsewhere.
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Where this data comes from
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 May 2026.