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Truck driver salary in California

How much does a Truck Driver make in California?

Average base salary

$1,491
12%
below national average
Average $1,491
Low $769
High $2,888

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,491 per week in California. 21k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 26, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in California

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Seasonal Truck Drivers
Yuba City, CA
$22 - $25 an hour
Temporary
49 minutes 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
American Van Lines
 
$353,125per year
Express Solutions
 
$351,000per year
Express Auto
 
$334,750per year
Hugo Hunter Inc.
 
$312,000per year

Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near California

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $1,623 per week
  2. San Diego, CA
    $1,565 per week
  3. Sacramento, CA
    $1,545 per week
  4. Tracy, CA
    $1,545 per week
  5. Fresno, CA
    $1,508 per week

Where can a Truck Driver earn more?

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Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $76,728 per year