$2,606 /week
~$135,512/year
Average CDL driver pay in Birmingham, Alabama.
Browse 1,503 positions in Birmingham, AlabamaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,012
avg across 479 jobs
Pay Distribution in Birmingham, Alabama
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Birmingham, Alabama
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Birmingham, Alabama
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Birmingham, Alabama
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Birmingham, Alabama
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,503 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Birmingham, Alabama earns $2,606 per week, or approximately $135,512 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,503 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Birmingham, Alabama earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Birmingham, Alabama. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,134/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,233/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,587/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 479 jobs in Birmingham, Alabama currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,012.
Based on 1,503 current listings in Birmingham, Alabama: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,503 open positions and an average pay of $135,512 per year in Birmingham, Alabama, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 479 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,012. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.