$2,553 /week

~$132,756/year

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

Browse 1,610 positions in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky
Median Weekly
$1,987
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,053

avg across 503 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)$2,144$2,000$300 — $4,500711 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,540$1,500$500 — $3,200526 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,145$7,000$300 — $16,000373 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
72% 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 1,610 jobs.

Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch94%
Live Load67%
Driver Load6%

Featured Opportunities in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

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