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Truck driver salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Truck Driver make in California?

Average base salary

$1,473
13%
below national average
Average $1,473
Low $748
High $2,902

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,473 per week in California. 20.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in California

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26FT Box Truck Driver – $20/Ho...
SoCal Cargo & Freight LLC
Los Angeles County, CA
$20 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Taylor Truck Line Inc
 
$520,000per year
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ELE Logistics, Inc.
 
$364,000per year
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American Van Lines
 
$353,125per year
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Express Solutions
 
$351,000per year
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Allstate Insurance
 
$338,000per year
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Express Auto
 
$334,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near California

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $1,606 per week
  2. San Diego, CA
    $1,558 per week
  3. Tracy, CA
    $1,537 per week
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $1,527 per week
  5. Fresno, CA
    $1,496 per week

Where can a Truck Driver earn more?

Compare salaries for Truck Drivers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Truck Driver get paid in California?

Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $77,627 per year