Median Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $6,800
Sign-On Bonus
$2,053
avg across 636 jobs
Pay Distribution in Georgia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Georgia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Georgia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
64% Pets Allowed
62% Riders Allowed
83% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Georgia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Georgia
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,099 jobs.
Drop & Hook30%
No-Touch93%
Live Load63%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Georgia
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
KEEP TRUCKING TRANSPORTATION LLC
OTR FLATBED DRIVER
$1,800 - $2,200 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,800 - $2,200 gross total weekly pay
12 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Georgia earns $2,178 per week, or approximately $113,256 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,800, based on 2,099 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Georgia earn $4,000 per week, which works out to roughly $208,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,800.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Georgia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,878/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,079/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,509/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 — 636 jobs in Georgia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,053.
Based on 2,099 current listings in Georgia: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 64% allow pets, 62% allow riders, 83% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,099 open positions and an average pay of $113,256 per year in Georgia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 636 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,053. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.