Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lehi, Utah (September 2026)
Lehi, Utah CDL drivers average $2,830 per week, median $2,150, as of September 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,140 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,196. 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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How CDL pay breaks down in Lehi, Utah
Across active CDL postings in Lehi, 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) | $2,404 | $2,200 | 502 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,602 | $1,561 | 354 |
| Owner Operator | $7,293 | $7,500 | 284 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Lehi, Utah
Of active CDL postings in Lehi, Utah this month, 9% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Lehi, Utah postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
How Lehi, Utah compares to Utah
Lehi, Utah's biggest divergence from Utah is on average weekly pay, 8% above the state baseline.
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.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Lehi, Utah
- Best owner-operator companies in Lehi, Utah
- CDL driver salary in Utah
The methodology behind the rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated September 2026.