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Entry level truck driver salary in United States

How much does an Entry Level Truck Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$82,464
Average $82,464
Low $71,349
High $95,311

The average salary for a entry level truck driver is $82,464 per year in the United States. 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 15, 2026).

Entry Level Truck Driver job openings in United States

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Entry Level - Driving Simulati...
General Motors (GM)4out of 5 stars.
Warren, MI
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Truck Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Transforce, Inc.
 
$105,000per year
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Core-Mark International, Inc.
 
$100,000per year
Performance Foodservice
 
$95,000per year
A. Duie Pyle, INC.
 
$95,000per year
Messer
 
$92,514per year
Messer
 
$90,733per year

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Highest paying cities for Entry Level Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Elmira, NY
    $95,000 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $77,058 per year
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $75,140 per year

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The average salary for an Entry Level Truck Driver is $82,464 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 15, 2026.

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Entry Level Truck Driver salaries typically range between a low of $71,349 and a high of $95,311 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Entry Level Truck Driver include Elmira, NY at $95,000 per year, Denver, CO at $77,058 per year, and San Antonio, TX at $75,140 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Entry Level Truck Driver include Transforce, Inc. ($105,000 per year) and Core-Mark International, Inc. ($100,000 per year).

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