Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Rock Hill, South Carolina (May 2026)
CDL drivers in Rock Hill, South Carolina earn $2,572 per week on average through May 2026. The median is $2,000, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,567 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,034. South Carolina freight is anchored by the Port of Charleston — a top-tier East Coast container gateway — with I-95 / I-26 / I-85 corridors serving BMW in Spartanburg and Volvo assembly near Charleston.
What changed in May 2026
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How Rock Hill, South Carolina compares to South Carolina
| Rock Hill, South Carolina | South Carolina | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,572 | $2,267 | +13% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 78% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Rock Hill, South Carolina's biggest divergence from South Carolina is on average weekly pay, 13% above the state baseline.
Rock Hill, South Carolina CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Rock Hill, South Carolina 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) | $2,073 | $2,000 | 714 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,573 | $1,500 | 489 |
| Owner Operator | $7,130 | $7,000 | 364 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Rock Hill, South Carolina
The route mix in Rock Hill, South Carolina this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 85% OTR, 2% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Rock Hill, South Carolina postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in South Carolina
South Carolina freight is anchored by the Port of Charleston — a top-tier East Coast container gateway — with I-95 / I-26 / I-85 corridors serving the BMW assembly plant in Spartanburg and Volvo near Charleston. The Greenville-Spartanburg manufacturing corridor adds steady industrial freight. South Carolina has moderate-to-high graduated state income tax; the upstate is more affordable than the coast. Hurricane season affects the coast (June-November); inland SC is generally easier driving. The auto-supplier lanes around Spartanburg run on tight just-in-time schedules — minute-level dispatch precision matters.
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated May 2026.