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Truck driver salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$1,696
Average $1,696
Low $854
High $3,366

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,696 per week in the United States. 991.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 2, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in United States

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CDL Class A Driver (Transport)
Spee Dee Delivery2.8out of 5 stars.
Saint Cloud, MN
$28 - $32 an hour
Full-time
11 hours 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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ROADRUNNER
 
$434,000per year
Prairie Field Services
 
$429,000per year
United Airlines
 
$375,000per year
Lotus Business Solutions
 
$352,486per year
Express Solutions
 
$351,000per year

Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $2,376 per week
  2. Tampa, FL
    $2,062 per week
  3. Dallas, TX
    $1,937 per week
  4. Springfield, MO
    $1,897 per week
  5. Jacksonville, FL
    $1,895 per week

Where can a Truck Driver earn more?

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Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $82,511 per year