$2,238 /week

~$116,376/year

Average CDL driver pay in North Carolina.

Browse 2,142 positions in North Carolina
Median Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$4,100
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$1,976

avg across 645 jobs

Pay Distribution in North Carolina

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in North Carolina

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

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,024$1,950$300 — $4,600912 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,472$1,450$300 — $2,900798 View Jobs
Owner Operator$6,951$7,000$300 — $16,000432 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in North Carolina

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

3% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
63% Riders Allowed
82% Take Truck Home

Route Types in North Carolina

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in North Carolina

Average freight handling breakdown across 2,142 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch92%
Live Load64%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in North Carolina

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CDL Salary by City in North Carolina

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