$3,691 /week

~$191,932/year

Average CDL driver pay in United States.

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Median Weekly
$2,000
Top Pay (90th)
$8,000
Pay Range
$700 – $15,000
Sign-On Bonus
$1,250

avg across 4 jobs

Pay Distribution in United States

How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.

Salary by Hiring Type in United States

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

Hiring Type Avg Weekly Median Weekly Range Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,300$1,250$700 — $2,5008 View Jobs
Owner Operator$8,375$7,500$6,000 — $15,0004 View Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$3,691$3,500$1,250 — $6,0003 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in United States

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

7% Guaranteed Pay
33% Dedicated Routes
53% Pets Allowed
53% Riders Allowed
60% Take Truck Home

Route Types in United States

Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.

Freight Handling in United States

Average freight handling breakdown across 15 jobs.

Drop & Hook25%
No-Touch78%
Live Load52%
Driver Load22%

Featured Opportunities in United States

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