Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Ogden, Utah (May 2026)
Ogden, Utah CDL drivers average $2,965 per week, median $2,150, as of May 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,119 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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Ogden, Utah CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Ogden, 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) | $2,330 | $2,112 | 476 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,593 | $1,550 | 356 |
| Owner Operator | $7,319 | $7,500 | 287 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Ogden, Utah
9% of Ogden, Utah's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Across Ogden, Utah CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 71% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
Where Ogden, Utah differs from the Utah baseline
Ogden, Utah's biggest divergence from Utah is on average weekly pay, 11% 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.
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Where this data comes from
Compensation, FMCSA safety, benefits, and operational performance — weighted 30, 25, 25, and 20 percent respectively. Compensation extends beyond headline pay to include sign-on bonus tier and settlement cadence. Benefits scoring differs by hiring type because the perks that matter to a W2 driver and a contractor are not the same. Updated May 2026.