What are the main factors that influence a Full Time Driver's salary?

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

How does experience change a Full Time Driver's salary?

A Full Time Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,648 for beginners, reaching about $40,436 at mid-level, and approach $42,453 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Full Time Driver?

Full Time Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Full Time Driver roles are District of Columbia $44,568, California $44,399, Massachusetts $43,807. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Full Time Driver roles make?

Salaries for Full Time Driver level roles vary by specialization: Full Time Lecturer: $90,336; Full Time Accountant: $84,949; Full Time Instructor: $59,818; Full Time Teacher: $52,694; Full Time Bus Driver: $49,140.

Full Time Driver Salary in Delaware

How much does a Full Time Driver make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Full Time Driver in Delaware is $40,764 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,247
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,039 to $44,681
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,737

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Full Time Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,681	$3,723	$859	$21
Average	$40,764	$3,397	$784	$20
25th Percentile	$36,039	$3,003	$693	$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 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): $39,648
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,977
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,436
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,216
Expert (over 8 years): $42,453

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Full Time Driver	$39,648
Intermediate Level Full Time Driver	$39,977
Senior Level Full Time Driver	$40,436
Specialist Level Full Time Driver	$41,216
Expert Level Full Time Driver	$42,453

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How Do Full Time Driver 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 Full Time Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,568.
California: $44,399.
Massachusetts: $43,807.

District of Columbia $44,568 California $44,399 Massachusetts $43,807 Washington $43,646 New Jersey $43,630 Alaska $43,574 Connecticut $43,018 New York $42,793

Hawaii $42,072 Rhode Island $41,734 Maryland $41,505 Minnesota $41,191 Colorado $41,070 Illinois $41,030 Oregon $40,877 Delaware $40,764

New Hampshire $40,693 Virginia $40,535 Pennsylvania $40,072 Nevada $39,838 North Dakota $39,762 Michigan $39,641 Wisconsin $39,597 Vermont $39,508

Texas $39,263 Maine $39,247 Arizona $39,222 Ohio $39,194 Georgia $38,824 Indiana $38,639 Wyoming $38,603 Utah $38,546

Iowa $38,522 Kansas $38,329 Louisiana $38,272 North Carolina $38,252 Missouri $38,244 Florida $38,087 Montana $38,003 Nebraska $37,922

Kentucky $37,878 South Carolina $37,717 Tennessee $37,616 Idaho $37,576 New Mexico $37,282 Oklahoma $37,218 Alabama $36,980 South Dakota $36,582

Arkansas $36,364 West Virginia $36,248 Mississippi $35,898

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:

Lincoln: $42,189
Little Creek: $41,799
Magnolia: $41,972

Lincoln, DE $42,189 Little Creek, DE $41,799 Magnolia, DE $41,972 Milford, DE $42,189 Marydel, DE $41,642 Millsboro, DE $42,189 Millville, DE $42,471 Milton, DE $42,189

Nassau, DE $42,189 Ocean View, DE $42,471 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,471 Seaford, DE $41,746 Selbyville, DE $42,471 Smyrna, DE $41,593 Viola, DE $41,972 Woodside, DE $41,851

Bear, DE $41,287 Newark, DE $41,304 Claymont, DE $41,336 Delaware City, DE $41,304 Hockessin, DE $41,336 Kirkwood, DE $41,304 Middletown, DE $41,509 Montchanin, DE $41,336

New Castle, DE $41,336 Odessa, DE $41,565 Port Penn, DE $41,191 Rockland, DE $41,336 Saint Georges, DE $41,304 Townsend, DE $41,505 Winterthur, DE $41,336 Lewes, DE $42,189

Wilmington, DE $41,336 Dover, DE $41,778 Dover Afb, DE $41,875 Bethany Beach, DE $42,471 Bethel, DE $41,746 Bridgeville, DE $42,189 Camden Wyoming, DE $41,823 Cheswold, DE $41,682

Clayton, DE $41,577 Dagsboro, DE $42,471 Delmar, DE $41,746 Ellendale, DE $42,189 Felton, DE $42,189 Fenwick Island, DE $42,471 Frankford, DE $42,471 Frederica, DE $42,189

Georgetown, DE $42,189 Greenwood, DE $42,189 Harbeson, DE $42,189 Harrington, DE $42,189 Hartly, DE $41,557 Houston, DE $42,189 Kenton, DE $41,577 Laurel, DE $41,746

Yorklyn, DE $41,336

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

$36,039

Average $40,764/year

$44,681

$3,003

Average $3,397/month

$3,723

$693

Average $784/week

$859

$17

Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,681	$3,723	$859	$21
Average	$40,764	$3,397	$784	$20
25th Percentile	$36,039	$3,003	$693	$17

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