Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Norwich, Connecticut (November 2026)
As of November 2026, CDL drivers in Norwich, Connecticut are earning a weekly average of $2,858 (median $2,118). Based on 1,191 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,980. Connecticut freight moves on I-95 and I-91 / I-84 connecting to the Northeast corridor, with Port of New Haven handling petroleum and heating oil (with breakbulk as a secondary segment) and a dense concentration of aerospace and defense manufacturing.
What changed in November 2026
- median weekly pay fell by 1.5% ($2,150 → $2,118).
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1% ($1,960 → $1,980).
Where Norwich, Connecticut differs from the Connecticut baseline
| Norwich, Connecticut | Connecticut | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,858 | $2,478 | +15% |
| Take-truck-home | 86% | 81% | +5 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 68% | 63% | +5 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 67% | 62% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 81% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Norwich, Connecticut sits 15% above the Connecticut baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Norwich, Connecticut
Across active CDL postings in Norwich, Connecticut 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) | $2,371 | $2,150 | 553 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,609 | $1,600 | 340 |
| Owner Operator | $7,475 | $7,500 | 298 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Norwich, Connecticut
Of active CDL postings in Norwich, Connecticut this month, 10% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 2%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Norwich, Connecticut postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Connecticut
Connecticut CDL work is mostly last-mile and short-haul on the dense I-95 / I-91 / I-84 metro grid feeding the Northeast corridor. The Port of New Haven handles breakbulk; aerospace and defense manufacturing (Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Sikorsky in Stratford, plus RTX-related supplier networks) generate high-value freight. Cost of living is among the highest in the country and state income tax is high. Many drivers based here run out-of-state lanes to keep the math working. Truck-route restrictions on parkways and dense urban congestion make CT one of the higher-overhead states to operate in.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Norwich, Connecticut
- Best owner-operator companies in Norwich, Connecticut
- CDL driver salary in Connecticut
How we compile these rankings
Composite-score formula: compensation × 0.30, FMCSA safety × 0.25, benefits × 0.25, operational performance × 0.20. Compensation is anchored on pay percentile and lifted by sign-on bonus tier and guaranteed-pay availability. Operational performance is built mostly from driver-application response data in Lanefinder's platform, with fleet-scale percentile contributing a smaller portion. Updated November 2026.