Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Redmond, Washington (November 2026)
Redmond, Washington, November 2026: CDL drivers average $2,852/week (median $2,150). Based on 1,070 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,020. Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley, and technology freight.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Where Redmond, Washington differs from the Washington baseline
| Redmond, Washington | Washington | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,852 | $2,579 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 81% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Redmond, Washington sits 11% above the Washington baseline.
Redmond, Washington CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Redmond, Washington 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) | $2,390 | $2,212 | 488 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,615 | $1,525 | 315 |
| Owner Operator | $7,439 | $7,500 | 267 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Redmond, Washington
The route mix in Redmond, Washington this month tilts OTR: 9% regional, 87% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Redmond, Washington postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
Driving CDL in Washington
Washington freight flows through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma — a major West Coast container complex — with I-5 north-south and I-90 east-west carrying forest-products freight, agricultural exports from the Yakima Valley (apples, hops, wine grapes), and technology-sector loads. Mountain passes (Snoqualmie on I-90, Stevens on US-2) are aggressive winter operational variables; chain laws apply liberally from November through March (commercial vehicles must carry chains Nov 1 to Apr 1). Cost of living is high in the Puget Sound metros. Washington has no state income tax — meaningful comp pull for drivers based here.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Redmond, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Redmond, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Washington
Where this data comes from
Four weighted components. Compensation carries 30% and includes pay percentile, sign-on bonus tier, guaranteed-pay availability, and settlement frequency. FMCSA safety carries 25%, built from five SAFER dimensions. Benefits carry 25%, scored separately for W2 versus owner-operator carriers. Operational performance carries 20%, measuring application responsiveness and fleet scale. Updated November 2026.