$2,525 /week
~$131,300/year
Average CDL driver pay in Kansas City, Kansas.
Browse 1,476 positions in Kansas City, KansasMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$4,750
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,017
avg across 465 jobs
Pay Distribution in Kansas City, Kansas
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Kansas City, Kansas
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Kansas City, Kansas
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 Kansas City, Kansas
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Kansas City, Kansas
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,476 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Kansas City, 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 City, Kansas earns $2,525 per week, or approximately $131,300 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,476 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Kansas City, Kansas earn $4,750 per week, which works out to roughly $247,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Kansas City, Kansas. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,081/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,287/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,569/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 Kansas City, Kansas currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,017.
Based on 1,476 current listings in Kansas City, Kansas: 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 1,476 open positions and an average pay of $131,300 per year in Kansas City, Kansas, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $247,000 per year, and 465 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,017. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.