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Truck driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$1,667
Average $1,667
Low $796
High $3,491

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,667 per week in the United States. 664.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in United States

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CDL A Driver – Midwest, Southe...
U Trucking
Elk Grove Vlg, IL
$0.65 - $0.70 per mile
Full-time
51 minutes 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
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Prairie Field Services
 
$429,000per year
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United Airlines
 
$375,000per year
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Lotus Business Solutions
 
$352,486per year
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Express Solutions
 
$351,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $2,015 per week
  2. Springfield, MO
    $1,970 per week
  3. Jacksonville, FL
    $1,949 per week
  4. Salt Lake City, UT
    $1,894 per week
  5. Dallas, TX
    $1,865 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 United States?

Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $82,474 per year