Heavy Truck Driver Salary (2026)
Updated May 2023 (3y 5m ago) · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The median heavy truck driver salary is $54,320/year.
Salary range
| Entry (10th percentile) | $33,678 |
| 25th percentile | $42,913 |
| Median | $54,320 |
| 75th percentile | $69,530 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $84,196 |
Median is BLS OES (May 2023); the range around it is an estimate.
Your take-home pay
Take-home pay calculator
Take-home per paycheck
$2,614
- Net (annual)
- $67,957
- Federal tax
- $10,541
- FICA
- $6,503
- State tax
- $0
Estimate only — not tax advice. Based on 2024 federal brackets (IRS). State handling is simplified. Consult a tax professional.