Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Sammamish, Washington (November 2026)
Sammamish, Washington CDL drivers average $2,861 per week, median $2,150, as of November 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,068 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,016. 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.
How Sammamish, Washington compares to Washington
| Sammamish, Washington | Washington | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,861 | $2,579 | +11% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 81% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Sammamish, Washington differs most from Washington — 11% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Sammamish, Washington
Across active CDL postings in Sammamish, 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) | $2,392 | $2,200 | 486 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,615 | $1,525 | 314 |
| Owner Operator | $7,356 | $7,500 | 268 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Sammamish, Washington drivers actually run
9% of Sammamish, Washington's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (4%).
Across Sammamish, Washington CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 69% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
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 Sammamish, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Sammamish, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Washington
The methodology behind the rankings
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 November 2026.