$2,673 /week
~$138,996/year
Average CDL driver pay in Stamford, Connecticut.
Browse 1,246 positions in Stamford, ConnecticutMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,250
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,979
avg across 389 jobs
Pay Distribution in Stamford, Connecticut
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Stamford, Connecticut
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Stamford, Connecticut
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
84% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Stamford, Connecticut
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Stamford, Connecticut
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,246 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Stamford, Connecticut
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Stamford, Connecticut earns $2,673 per week, or approximately $138,996 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,246 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Stamford, Connecticut earn $5,250 per week, which works out to roughly $273,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Stamford, Connecticut. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,352/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,279/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,583/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Gurung Trucking LLC is offering a Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated position paying $1,300–$1,700/week.
Yes — 389 jobs in Stamford, Connecticut currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,979.
Based on 1,246 current listings in Stamford, Connecticut: 28% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 66% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 84% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,246 open positions and an average pay of $138,996 per year in Stamford, Connecticut, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $273,000 per year, and 389 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,979. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.