$2,545 /week
~$132,340/year
Average CDL driver pay in Connecticut.
Browse 1,389 positions in ConnecticutMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,021
avg across 433 jobs
Pay Distribution in Connecticut
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Connecticut
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Connecticut
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
30% Dedicated Routes
63% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
81% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Connecticut
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Connecticut
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,389 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch92%
Live Load63%
Driver Load8%
Featured Opportunities in Connecticut
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
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Connecticut earns $2,545 per week, or approximately $132,340 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,389 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Connecticut 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 Connecticut. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,296/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,247/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,550/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 — 433 jobs in Connecticut currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,021.
Based on 1,389 current listings in Connecticut: 30% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 63% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 81% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,389 open positions and an average pay of $132,340 per year in Connecticut, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 433 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,021. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.