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Truck driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$1,694
Average $1,694
Low $881
High $3,258

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,694 per week in the United States. 1152.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 29, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in United States

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(USA) Truckload Champion
Sam's Club3.4out of 5 stars.
Gardena, CA
$19.50 - $27.50 an hour
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Extra Mile International INC
 
$494,000per year
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Maverick Logistics
 
$468,000per year
ROADRUNNER
 
$434,000per year
Prairie Field Services
 
$429,000per year
United Airlines
 
$375,000per year
Lotus Business Solutions
 
$352,486per year

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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $2,813 per week
  2. Houston, TX
    $2,320 per week
  3. Springfield, MO
    $1,807 per week
  4. Charlotte, NC
    $1,784 per week
  5. Louisville, KY
    $1,750 per week

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Skills for Truck Driver

  • Driving
  • Tanker
  • Truck driving
  • Customer service
  • Commercial driving

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Truck Driver

The average salary for a Truck Driver is $1,694 per week in the United States. This figure is based on 1152.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Truck Driver salaries typically range between a low of $881 and a high of $3,258 per week, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Truck Driver include Austin, TX at $2,813 per week, Houston, TX at $2,320 per week, and Springfield, MO at $1,807 per week.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Truck Driver include Extra Mile International INC ($494,000 per year) and Maverick Logistics ($468,000 per year).

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Entry Level Truck Driver

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Average $82,555 per year