Full Time Driver Salary in the United States

How much does a Full Time Driver make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Full Time Driver in the United States is $40,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,642
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,587 to $44,120
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,339
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Full Time Driver Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,120 $3,677 $848 $21
Average $40,253 $3,354 $774 $19
25th Percentile $35,587 $2,966 $684 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Full Time Driver Salaries

A Full Time Driver'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Full Time Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Full Time Driver'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): $39,151
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,475
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,929
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,699
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,921
Levels Salary
Entry Level Full Time Driver$39,151
Intermediate Level Full Time Driver$39,475
Senior Level Full Time Driver$39,929
Specialist Level Full Time Driver$40,699
Expert Level Full Time Driver$41,921
$39,151 0 yr
$39,475 < 2 yrs
$39,929 2-4 yrs
$40,699 5-8 yrs
$41,921 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Full Time 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:

  • San Jose: $50,771
  • San Francisco: $50,272
  • Oakland: $49,157

What Skills Can Increase a Full Time Driver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 23.47% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Retail Industry (Mentioned in 3.16% Job Postings): The retail industry consists of all companies that sell goods and services to consumers. There are many different retail sales and store types worldwide, including grocery, convenience, discounts, independents, department stores, DIY, electrical and speciality.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 23.47%
Retail Industry 3.16%
Wholesale 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Full Time Driver's salary.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Service Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Work Ethic: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizing
$45,888
14%
Service Delivery
$43,473
8%
Work Ethic
$43,071
7%
Container
$42,668
6%
Technical Skills
$42,668
6%
Cash Management
$42,266
5%
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How Education impacts a Full Time Driver's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Full Time Drivers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Full Time Driver with a No Diploma is between $36,215 and $38,777).

Full Time Driver Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Full Time Driver
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.6%
High School 71.4%
Associates 11.0%
Bachelors 9.9%
Masters 1.1%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Full Time Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Full Time Driver'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

Salary Trends for Full Time Driver

Salaries for a Full Time Driver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,920 in 2023 to around $46,333 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Full Time Driver salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Full Time Driver Over Time

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2023
$47,920
2024
$46,838
2025
$46,333
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2023 $47,920
2024 $46,838
2025 $46,333
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