$2,582 /week
~$134,264/year
Average CDL driver pay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Browse 1,465 positions in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMedian Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $8,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,110
avg across 452 jobs
Pay Distribution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
30% Dedicated Routes
65% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
83% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,465 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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
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
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns $2,582 per week, or approximately $134,264 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,000, based on 1,465 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earn $5,000 per week, which works out to roughly $260,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,224/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,257/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,581/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 — 452 jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,110.
Based on 1,465 current listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 30% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 65% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 83% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,465 open positions and an average pay of $134,264 per year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $260,000 per year, and 452 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,110. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.