What are the main factors that influence a Drivers's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Drivers's salary?

A Drivers's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,575 for beginners, reaching about $56,516 at mid-level, and approach $57,266 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Drivers?

Drivers salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drivers roles are District of Columbia $53,355, California $53,153, Massachusetts $52,445. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drivers roles make?

Salaries for Drivers level roles vary by specialization: Pile Drivers: $83,861; Tractor Trailer Drivers: $66,502; Drivers Mate: $61,158; Drivers Ed Instructor: $60,865; Drivers Education Instructor: $58,955.

Drivers Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Drivers make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drivers in District of Columbia is $53,355 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Drivers's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,229
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,081 to $59,047
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,279

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Drivers Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,047	$4,921	$1,136	$28
Average	$53,355	$4,446	$1,026	$26
25th Percentile	$48,081	$4,007	$925	$23

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Drivers Job Openings in District of Columbia

Drivers in Earn

Via Transportation - Washington , DC

Regional Class CDL Drivers

Premier Transportation - Washington , DC

DRIVERS

Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL - Washington, DC

NE Regional Class Drivers in

EPES - Washington, DC

Search More Drivers Jobs in District of Columbia

Key Factors That Influence Drivers Salaries

A Drivers's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Drivers Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drivers's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,575
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,454
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,516
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $56,797
Expert (over 8 years): $57,266

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Drivers	$53,575
Intermediate Level Drivers	$54,454
Senior Level Drivers	$56,516
Specialist Level Drivers	$56,797
Expert Level Drivers	$57,266

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Drivers Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,355.
California: $53,153.
Massachusetts: $52,445.

District of Columbia $53,355 California $53,153 Massachusetts $52,445 Washington $52,252 New Jersey $52,233 Alaska $52,165 Connecticut $51,500 New York $51,230

Hawaii $50,368 Rhode Island $49,963 Maryland $49,688 Minnesota $49,312 Colorado $49,168 Illinois $49,120 Oregon $48,936 Delaware $48,802

New Hampshire $48,717 Virginia $48,527 Pennsylvania $47,973 Nevada $47,693 North Dakota $47,602 Michigan $47,457 Wisconsin $47,404 Vermont $47,298

Texas $47,004 Maine $46,985 Arizona $46,956 Ohio $46,922 Georgia $46,479 Indiana $46,257 Wyoming $46,214 Utah $46,146

Iowa $46,117 Kansas $45,886 Louisiana $45,819 North Carolina $45,794 Missouri $45,785 Florida $45,597 Montana $45,496 Nebraska $45,399

Kentucky $45,346 South Carolina $45,154 Tennessee $45,033 Idaho $44,985 New Mexico $44,633 Oklahoma $44,556 Alabama $44,272 South Dakota $43,795

Arkansas $43,534 West Virginia $43,395 Mississippi $42,975

Top Paying Cities for Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $53,355
Washington: $53,355
Naval Anacost Annex: $53,355

Parcel Return Service, DC $53,355 Washington, DC $53,355 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $53,355 Washington Navy Yard, DC $53,355

Drivers Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drivers's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$48,081

Average $53,355/year

$59,047

$4,007

Average $4,446/month

$4,921

$925

Average $1,026/week

$1,136

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,047	$4,921	$1,136	$28
Average	$53,355	$4,446	$1,026	$26
25th Percentile	$48,081	$4,007	$925	$23

Salaries of jobs related to Drivers

Find Your Next Drivers Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Drivers job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In District of Columbia

Cost of Living in District of Columbia is

10.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about