$2,819 /week

~$146,588/year

Average CDL driver pay in United States.

Browse 1,350 positions in United States
Median Weekly
$2,050
Top Pay (90th)
$6,000
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,027

avg across 408 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)$2,226$2,015$300 — $4,500615 View Jobs
Company Driver (W2)$1,616$1,575$500 — $3,200392 View Jobs
Owner Operator$7,281$7,250$300 — $15,000343 View Jobs

Driver Perks & Benefits in United States

Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.

1% Guaranteed Pay
26% Dedicated Routes
72% Pets Allowed
70% Riders Allowed
90% 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 1,350 jobs.

Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load67%
Driver Load6%

Featured Opportunities in United States

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