$2,367 /week
~$123,084/year
Average CDL driver pay in Atlanta, Georgia.
Browse 1,688 positions in Atlanta, GeorgiaMedian Weekly
$1,925
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,034
avg across 537 jobs
Pay Distribution in Atlanta, Georgia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Atlanta, Georgia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Atlanta, Georgia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Atlanta, Georgia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Atlanta, Georgia
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,688 jobs.
Drop & Hook30%
No-Touch94%
Live Load64%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta, Georgia earns $2,367 per week, or approximately $123,084 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,925, based on 1,688 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Atlanta, Georgia earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Atlanta, Georgia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,122/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,162/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,565/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 — 537 jobs in Atlanta, Georgia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,034.
Based on 1,688 current listings in Atlanta, Georgia: 27% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,688 open positions and an average pay of $123,084 per year in Atlanta, Georgia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 537 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,034. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.