$2,264 /week

~$117,728/year

Average CDL driver pay in United States.

Browse 2,035 positions in United States
Median Weekly
$1,800
Top Pay (90th)
$4,125
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,151

avg across 609 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)$2,023$1,950$300 — $4,600876 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,503$1,500$300 — $3,000748 View Jobs
Owner Operator$6,982$7,000$300 — $16,000411 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in United States

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

2% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
83% 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 2,035 jobs.

Drop & Hook27%
No-Touch92%
Live Load65%
Driver Load8%

Featured Opportunities in United States

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