$2,555 /week

~$132,860/year

Average CDL driver pay in United States.

Browse 1,274 positions in United States
Median Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$5,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,157

avg across 382 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
Independent Contractor (1099)$2,238$2,050$750 — $4,500518 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,551$1,500$500 — $3,200458 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,335$7,500$300 — $15,000298 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in United States

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

1% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
82% 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 1,274 jobs.

Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch92%
Live Load63%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in United States

Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.

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