$2,161 /week
~$112,372/year
Average CDL driver pay in Compton, California.
Browse 706 positions in Compton, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,148
avg across 229 jobs
Pay Distribution in Compton, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Compton, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Compton, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
36% Dedicated Routes
62% Pets Allowed
60% Riders Allowed
75% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Compton, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Compton, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 706 jobs.
Drop & Hook35%
No-Touch92%
Live Load56%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Compton, California
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Zmile Inc
Hazmat CDL-A OTR Driver | $12,500/Month
$2,400 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Hazmat tanker
$2,400 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
KIK LLC
OTR CDL class A Driver
$2,000 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Dry Van
$2,000 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
14 - 21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Compton, California earns $2,161 per week, or approximately $112,372 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,800, based on 706 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Compton, California earn $3,600 per week, which works out to roughly $187,200 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Compton, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,385/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,364/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,590/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Ali Star Inc is offering a Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck position paying $8,000–$14,000/week.
Yes — 229 jobs in Compton, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,148.
Based on 706 current listings in Compton, California: 36% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 62% allow pets, 60% allow riders, 75% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 706 open positions and an average pay of $112,372 per year in Compton, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $187,200 per year, and 229 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,148. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.