Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Roseville, California (May 2026)
CDL drivers in Roseville, California earn $2,238 per week on average through May 2026. The median is $1,850, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 650 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,326. California freight is dominated by the Port of LA / Long Beach complex, Central Valley agriculture, and the Inland Empire warehouse cluster along I-10 and I-15.
What changed in May 2026
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Roseville, California vs California: the numbers that diverge
| Roseville, California | California | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,238 | $2,381 | -6% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 69% | 63% | +6 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 65% | 59% | +6 pt |
| Local routes | 3% | 9% | -6 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 82% | 76% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Roseville, California differs most from California — 6% below statewide.
What CDL drivers are earning across Roseville, California
Across active CDL postings in Roseville, California 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,607 | $1,560 | 325 |
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,347 | $2,150 | 204 |
| Owner Operator | $7,485 | $7,500 | 121 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Roseville, California drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Roseville, California this month, 13% are regional and 82% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 5%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Roseville, California postings; dedicated routes at 34%; take-truck-home at 79%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 65%.
Driving CDL in California
California is one of the toughest states to drive CDL in the country, and one of the most lucrative for the right setup. CARB clean-truck enforcement is the most aggressive in the US, so newer equipment is effectively required for fleet work — if you're owner-op, plan the truck purchase around it. Drayage out of LA / Long Beach and warehouse-rotation work in the Inland Empire pay near the top of the national scale, but cost of living is brutal. The mountain passes (Cajon, Grapevine, Donner) add real winter complexity that most other Southwest lanes don't. Drivers with serious mountain experience earn it back.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Roseville, California
- Best owner-operator companies in Roseville, California
- CDL driver salary in California
How we compile these rankings
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.