Lead Truck Driver (CDL req’d) Salary: $50,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary

$50,500 / year

≈ $4,200 per month · $24.28 per hour

Location

Low
$40,000Average
$50,500High
$63,000

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Lead Truck Driver (CDL req’d) is a senior individual-contributor role that leads the most complex work and mentors others, focused on Truck Driver (CDL req’d) in the Operations job family.

The Operations function covers the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the processes that deliver an organization's products and services.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Lead Truck Driver (CDL req’d) pays 47% below the average across 1,760 roles in the Operations job family (family average $95,000).

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Lead Expediter$50,500

Lead Dispatcher$51,500

Lead Machine Handler Team$49,000

Lead Inventory Control Team$53,000

Lead Order Filler/Packer Team$47,500

Lead Inventory Control$46,500

Lead Machine Handler Department$54,000

Lead Forklift Operator$45,000

Lead Import/Export$55,500

Lead Assembler Department$57,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lead Truck Driver (CDL req’d) make?

The average base salary for a Lead Truck Driver (CDL req’d) in the United States is $50,500 per year, or about $24.28 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,000 and $63,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Operations roles?

The Operations job family averages $95,000 across 1,760 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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