$2,374 /week

~$123,448/year

Average CDL driver pay in Columbus, Ohio.

Browse 1,698 positions in Columbus, Ohio
Median Weekly
$1,925
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,039

avg across 540 jobs

Pay Distribution in Columbus, Ohio

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in Columbus, Ohio

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

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,236$2,042$300 — $4,500740 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,546$1,500$500 — $3,200588 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,091$7,000$300 — $16,000370 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in Columbus, Ohio

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home

Route Types in Columbus, Ohio

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in Columbus, Ohio

Average freight handling breakdown across 1,698 jobs.

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

Featured Opportunities in Columbus, Ohio

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