$2,150 /week
~$111,800/year
Average CDL driver pay in Pasadena, California.
Browse 720 positions in Pasadena, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$3,550
Pay Range
$300 – $6,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,168
avg across 231 jobs
Pay Distribution in Pasadena, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Pasadena, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Pasadena, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
36% Dedicated Routes
62% Pets Allowed
60% Riders Allowed
74% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Pasadena, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Pasadena, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 720 jobs.
Drop & Hook35%
No-Touch91%
Live Load56%
Driver Load9%
Featured Opportunities in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, California earns $2,150 per week, or approximately $111,800 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,800, based on 720 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Pasadena, California earn $3,550 per week, which works out to roughly $184,600 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Pasadena, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,379/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,362/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 — 231 jobs in Pasadena, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,168.
Based on 720 current listings in Pasadena, California: 36% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 62% allow pets, 60% allow riders, 74% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 720 open positions and an average pay of $111,800 per year in Pasadena, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $184,600 per year, and 231 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,168. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.