Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Leesburg, Virginia (May 2026)
In Leesburg, Virginia as of May 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,676 per week (median $2,000). Based on 1,424 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 29% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,036. 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 May 2026
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How Leesburg, Virginia compares to Virginia
| Leesburg, Virginia | Virginia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,676 | $2,269 | +18% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 86% | 78% | +8 pt |
| Regional routes | 11% | 17% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Leesburg, Virginia's biggest divergence from Virginia is on average weekly pay, 18% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Leesburg, Virginia
Across active CDL postings in Leesburg, 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) | $2,175 | $2,000 | 647 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,588 | $1,550 | 426 |
| Owner Operator | $7,217 | $7,250 | 351 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Leesburg, Virginia
11% of Leesburg, Virginia's active CDL postings are regional and 86% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Leesburg, Virginia CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% 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 Leesburg, Virginia
- Best owner-operator companies in Leesburg, Virginia
- CDL driver salary in Virginia
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated May 2026.