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Local driver salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Local Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.16
Average $26.16
Low $20.74
High $33.00

The average salary for a local driver is $26.16 per hour in the United States. 37k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Local Driver job openings in United States

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CDL-A Local P&D Driver – Home ...
Oak Harbor Freight Lines3.1out of 5 stars.
Fontana, CA
$29.98 - $33.17 an hour
Full-time
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Local Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
West Motor Freight
 
$247,000per year
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Patterson Companies
 
$225,000per year
Elite Transportation Systems I...
 
$220,000per year
KELLY FOODS
 
$207,350per year
Quality Logistics Inc
 
$195,000per year
Priority Courier Experts
 
$181,649per year

Highest paying cities for Local Drivers near United States

  1. Detroit, MI
    $39.31 per hour
  2. Denver, CO
    $28.17 per hour
  3. Rancho Cucamonga, CA
    $26.68 per hour
  4. Fontana, CA
    $26.61 per hour
  5. Louisville, KY
    $25.98 per hour

Where can a Local Driver earn more?

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