Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lenexa, Kansas (November 2026)
Lenexa, Kansas CDL drivers: $2,535 average weekly pay, $2,000 median (November 2026). Based on 1,503 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,051. Kansas freight moves on the I-70 east-west transcontinental corridor and I-35 north-south, with agricultural commodities — wheat, beef, and grain — dominating loads and the Kansas City metro serving as a regional hub.
What changed in November 2026
- average weekly pay fell by 2.8% ($2,609 → $2,535).
How CDL pay breaks down in Lenexa, Kansas
Across active CDL postings in Lenexa, Kansas 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) | $2,298 | $2,100 | 677 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,583 | $1,550 | 479 |
| Owner Operator | $7,094 | $7,000 | 347 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Lenexa, Kansas drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Lenexa, Kansas this month, 10% are regional and 89% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 1%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Lenexa, Kansas postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Lenexa, Kansas vs Kansas: the numbers that diverge
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Lenexa, Kansas sits 11% above the Kansas baseline.
Driving CDL in Kansas
Kansas freight moves on the I-70 east-west transcontinental corridor and I-35 north-south, with the Kansas City metro (split with MO) as the regional hub. Wheat, beef, and grain dominate outbound loads, especially in summer harvest season. Wichita aerospace and manufacturing adds steady industrial freight. Kansas has a moderate graduated state income tax; cost of living runs near the bottom of the US distribution. Far western Kansas is genuinely remote, with sparse services, and tornado season (April-June) shapes route planning each spring.
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- CDL driver salary in Kansas
The methodology behind the 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 November 2026.