Median Weekly
$1,856
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,075
avg across 552 jobs
Pay Distribution in Kansas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Kansas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Kansas
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Kansas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Kansas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,775 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Kansas
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
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
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 Kansas earns $2,275 per week, or approximately $118,300 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,856, based on 1,775 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Kansas earn $4,000 per week, which works out to roughly $208,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Kansas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,951/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,243/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,531/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 — 552 jobs in Kansas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,075.
Based on 1,775 current listings in Kansas: 26% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,775 open positions and an average pay of $118,300 per year in Kansas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 552 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,075. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.