$2,606 /week
~$135,512/year
Average CDL driver pay in Columbus, Georgia.
Browse 1,480 positions in Columbus, GeorgiaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,750
Sign-On Bonus
$2,013
avg across 465 jobs
Pay Distribution in Columbus, Georgia
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Columbus, Georgia
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Columbus, Georgia
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Columbus, Georgia
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Columbus, Georgia
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,480 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Columbus, 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Columbus, Georgia earns $2,606 per week, or approximately $135,512 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,480 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Columbus, Georgia earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,750.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Columbus, Georgia. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,098/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,218/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,589/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 — 465 jobs in Columbus, Georgia currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,013.
Based on 1,480 current listings in Columbus, Georgia: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,480 open positions and an average pay of $135,512 per year in Columbus, Georgia, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 465 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,013. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.