$2,153 /week

~$111,956/year

Average CDL driver pay in Kentucky.

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Median Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,211

avg across 687 jobs

Pay Distribution in Kentucky

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in Kentucky

Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,467$1,400$300 — $2,800924 View Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,034$1,950$800 — $4,600886 View Jobs
Owner Operator$6,898$7,000$300 — $16,000440 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Kentucky

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
82% Take Truck Home

Route Types in Kentucky

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in Kentucky

Average freight handling breakdown across 2,250 jobs.

Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch92%
Live Load65%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in Kentucky

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CDL Salary by City in Kentucky

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