Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Sayreville, New Jersey (November 2026)
$2,605/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Sayreville, New Jersey as of November 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $2,000, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,415 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,970. New Jersey is the primary Northeast freight gateway through Port Newark / Elizabeth — the busiest container port on the East Coast — with the NJ Turnpike (I-95) and dense intermodal facilities serving the New York metro market.
What changed in November 2026
- average sign-on bonus rose by 1.3% ($1,944 → $1,970).
How Sayreville, New Jersey compares to New Jersey
| Sayreville, New Jersey | New Jersey | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,605 | $2,323 | +12% |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 66% | 61% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 82% | 74% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Sayreville, New Jersey sits 12% above the New Jersey baseline.
How CDL pay breaks down in Sayreville, New Jersey
Across active CDL postings in Sayreville, New Jersey 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) | $2,294 | $2,100 | 653 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,590 | $1,550 | 437 |
| Owner Operator | $7,249 | $7,500 | 325 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Sayreville, New Jersey drivers actually run
The route mix in Sayreville, New Jersey this month tilts OTR: 12% regional, 82% OTR, 5% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Sayreville, New Jersey CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 32% dedicated, 82% take-truck-home, 66% pet-friendly, 64% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in New Jersey
New Jersey is the primary Northeast freight gateway through Port Newark-Elizabeth — the busiest container port on the East Coast — with the NJ Turnpike (I-95) and dense intermodal facilities feeding the New York metro market. Drayage out of the port is a major CDL segment. Cost of living is high; New Jersey state income tax is high and graduated (peaks above 10%). Bridge and tunnel tolls, truck-route restrictions on the Garden State Parkway (trucks over 10,000 lb are barred north of Exit 105), and limits on certain Hudson crossings add planning overhead. Traffic around Fort Lee and the George Washington Bridge (I-95) is among the worst in the country.
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- CDL driver salary in New Jersey
The methodology behind the rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.