$2,160 /week
~$112,320/year
Average CDL driver pay in Los Angeles, California.
Browse 705 positions in Los Angeles, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,164
avg across 227 jobs
Pay Distribution in Los Angeles, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Los Angeles, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Los Angeles, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 705 jobs.
Drop & Hook35%
No-Touch92%
Live Load56%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, California earns $2,160 per week, or approximately $112,320 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,800, based on 705 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,385/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,361/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,593/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 — 227 jobs in Los Angeles, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,164.
Based on 705 current listings in Los Angeles, 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 705 open positions and an average pay of $112,320 per year in Los Angeles, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $187,200 per year, and 227 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,164. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.