$2,601 /week

~$135,252/year

Average CDL driver pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Browse 1,581 positions in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky
Median Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,200
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,047

avg across 498 jobs

Pay Distribution in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

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

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,205$2,000$300 — $4,500694 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,541$1,500$500 — $3,200513 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,113$7,000$300 — $16,000374 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
71% Pets Allowed
69% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home

Route Types in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

Average freight handling breakdown across 1,581 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%

Featured Opportunities in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

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