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Over the road truck driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Over the Road Truck Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$1,849
Average $1,849
Low $1,110
High $3,080

The average salary for a over the road truck driver is $1,849 per week in the United States. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Over the Road Truck Driver job openings in United States

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Over the Road Driver (Linehaul...
Estes Express Lines3.3out of 5 stars.
Eugene, OR
$0.79 - $0.85 per mile
Full-time
22 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Over the Road Truck Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AC Trucking
 
$468,000per year
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CEVA
 
$440,000per year
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D & E Transport
 
$390,000per year
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Hallcon
 
$286,000per year
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Quality Logistics Inc
 
$184,145per year
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MGL
 
$160,665per year
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Highest paying cities for Over the Road Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Dallas, TX
    $1,819 per week
  2. Houston, TX
    $1,774 per week
  3. Chicago, IL
    $1,759 per week
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $1,698 per week
  5. Charlotte, NC
    $1,664 per week

Where can an Over the Road Truck Driver earn more?

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