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Driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.25
Average $20.25
Low $13.02
High $31.50

The average salary for a driver is $20.25 per hour in the United States. 68.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Driver job openings in United States

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Production Driver
Modern Roofing LLC-Rockhill2out of 5 stars.
Rock Hill, SC
$18 an hour
Full-time
38 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HCSC
 
$500,000per year
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VIP Transport
 
$400,000per year
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ELE Logistics, Inc.
 
$362,373per year
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PDI
 
$342,000per year
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MOTOR CITY
 
$312,000per year
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Madison County Schools
 
$312,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Drivers near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $22.91 per hour
  2. Austin, TX
    $20.64 per hour
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $20.48 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $19.75 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $19.64 per hour

Where can a Driver earn more?

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

Senior Driver

Job openings
Average $22.89 per hour