$2,208 /week
~$114,816/year
Average CDL driver pay in Santa Clarita, California.
Browse 681 positions in Santa Clarita, CaliforniaMedian Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$3,700
Pay Range
$300 – $6,800
Sign-On Bonus
$2,197
avg across 217 jobs
Pay Distribution in Santa Clarita, California
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Santa Clarita, California
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Santa Clarita, California
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
37% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
77% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Santa Clarita, California
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Santa Clarita, California
Average freight handling breakdown across 681 jobs.
Drop & Hook34%
No-Touch91%
Live Load58%
Driver Load9%
Featured Opportunities in Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita, California earns $2,208 per week, or approximately $114,816 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,850, based on 681 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Santa Clarita, California earn $3,700 per week, which works out to roughly $192,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,800.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Santa Clarita, California. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,533/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,386/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,616/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 — 217 jobs in Santa Clarita, California currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,197.
Based on 681 current listings in Santa Clarita, California: 37% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 77% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 681 open positions and an average pay of $114,816 per year in Santa Clarita, California, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $192,400 per year, and 217 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,197. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.