Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Savannah, Georgia (November 2026)
Savannah, Georgia CDL drivers average $2,630 per week, median $2,000, as of November 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,562 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,967. Savannah hosts the Port of Savannah — among the fastest-growing US container ports and second-busiest on the East Coast — with I-95 / I-16 corridors connecting it to Southeast automotive, retail, and manufacturing supply chains.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Savannah, Georgia compares to Georgia
| Savannah, Georgia | Georgia | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,630 | $2,212 | +19% |
| Take-truck-home | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 85% | 76% | +9 pt |
| Regional routes | 13% | 18% | -5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Savannah, Georgia sits 19% above the Georgia baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Savannah, Georgia
Across active CDL postings in Savannah, Georgia 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) | $2,237 | $2,050 | 752 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,608 | $1,555 | 447 |
| Owner Operator | $7,073 | $7,000 | 363 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Savannah, Georgia
The route mix in Savannah, Georgia this month tilts OTR: 13% regional, 85% OTR, 1% local, 0% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Savannah, Georgia CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 89% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 66% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Savannah
Savannah hosts the Port of Savannah — a top-tier East Coast container gateway and one of the largest US container ports by volume. CDL work is dominated by port drayage on I-95 / I-16 and intermodal connections inland. Hurricane season affects operations. Coastal humidity is significant. Housing costs run below the national average.
Driving CDL in Georgia
Georgia anchors the Southeast freight network through the Port of Savannah (a top-tier East Coast container gateway) and the Atlanta intermodal crossroads at I-75 / I-85 / I-20. Atlanta traffic is consistently top-tier US congestion — drivers based here either learn the off-peak windows or take a real income hit. Outside the metro, Georgia is one of the easier driving states: flat, mostly forgiving weather, little mountain work outside the north Georgia corridors. Reefer pulling poultry out of north-central Georgia is a steady regional segment. State income tax is moderate; cost of living statewide is below the national average. The Port of Savannah lanes are a steady driver-pay segment.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Savannah, Georgia
- Best owner-operator companies in Savannah, Georgia
- CDL driver salary in Georgia
How we compile these 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.