$2,045 /week

~$106,340/year

Average CDL driver pay in United States.

Browse 2,359 positions in United States
Median Weekly
$1,740
Top Pay (90th)
$3,600
Pay Range
$300 – $6,250
Sign-On Bonus
$2,223

avg across 711 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)$1,429$1,400$300 — $2,9001,027 View Jobs
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,056$1,950$700 — $4,600894 View Jobs
Owner Operator$6,903$7,000$300 — $16,000438 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in United States

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
63% Pets Allowed
61% Riders Allowed
79% 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 2,359 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch92%
Live Load63%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in United States

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