Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Shoreline, Washington (November 2026)
Active CDL job postings in Shoreline, Washington pay $2,858/week on average (median $2,150) through November 2026. Based on 1,067 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,020. 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.
Shoreline, Washington vs Washington: the numbers that diverge
| Shoreline, Washington | Washington | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,858 | $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 Shoreline, Washington differs most from Washington — 11% above statewide.
Shoreline, Washington CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Shoreline, 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 | 483 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,615 | $1,525 | 317 |
| Owner Operator | $7,439 | $7,500 | 267 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Shoreline, Washington
9% of Shoreline, Washington's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (4%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Shoreline, Washington postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 87%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 66%.
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 Shoreline, Washington
- Best owner-operator companies in Shoreline, Washington
- CDL driver salary in Washington
Where this data comes from
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated November 2026.