Median Weekly
$1,850
Top Pay (90th)
$4,120
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,071
avg across 540 jobs
Pay Distribution in New York
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in New York
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in New York
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
32% Dedicated Routes
61% Pets Allowed
60% Riders Allowed
78% Take Truck Home
Route Types in New York
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in New York
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,759 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch91%
Live Load61%
Driver Load9%
Featured Opportunities in New York
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 New York earns $2,255 per week, or approximately $117,260 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,850, based on 1,759 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in New York earn $4,120 per week, which works out to roughly $214,240 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in New York. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,172/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,230/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,486/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 — 540 jobs in New York currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,071.
Based on 1,759 current listings in New York: 32% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 61% allow pets, 60% allow riders, 78% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,759 open positions and an average pay of $117,260 per year in New York, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $214,240 per year, and 540 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,071. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.