$2,383 /week
~$123,916/year
Average CDL driver pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Browse 1,595 positions in Louisville/Jefferson County, KentuckyMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$1,991
avg across 506 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).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% 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 1,595 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky earns $2,383 per week, or approximately $123,916 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 1,595 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,119/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,237/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,552/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 — 506 jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,991.
Based on 1,595 current listings in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky: 27% 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 1,595 open positions and an average pay of $123,916 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 506 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,991. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.