Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Overland Park, Kansas (November 2026)
Through November 2026, Overland Park, Kansas CDL drivers earn $2,600 per week on average. The median is $2,000; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,500 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
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Overland Park, Kansas vs Kansas: the numbers that diverge
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Overland Park, Kansas differs most from Kansas — 14% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Overland Park, Kansas
Across active CDL postings in Overland Park, 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) | $2,331 | $2,112 | 672 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,584 | $1,550 | 479 |
| Owner Operator | $7,107 | $7,000 | 349 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Overland Park, Kansas
10% of Overland Park, Kansas's active CDL postings are regional and 89% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Across Overland Park, Kansas CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 88% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 68% riders-allowed.
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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- Best trucking companies in Overland Park, Kansas
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- CDL driver salary in Kansas
The methodology behind the 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 November 2026.