As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Augusta, GA is $49,981, equivalent to $24 per hour, $961 weekly, or $4,165 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CDL Instructor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for CDL Instructor in Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $42,038 to $64,426. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,823) and 75th percentile ($57,542), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,426 per year. This $11,719 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Cash Handling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Augusta CDL Instructor often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 664 statewide for CDL Instructor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
CDL Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $42,038 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $45,823 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $49,981 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $57,542 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $64,426 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
25% $45,823 10% $42,038 90% $64,426 75% $57,542 $49,981 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a CDL Instructor ?

Commercial driver's license training (or CDL training) is a specialized instructional program or course designed to prepare a student to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL), which is required for a career as a truck driver in the United States. During training, students are taught the necessary knowledge and skills to pass a series of tests to obtain their CDL. Such a program generally begins with classroom instruction geared towards passing the written exams for a CDL permit, a learner's permit that allows a student to practice driving skills on public roads with a CDL licensed driver ...

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    CDL Instructor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CDL Instructor in Augusta, GA. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $45,823 to $57,542 with the average base salary of $49,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,603 to $71,270 with the average total cash compensation of $61,881.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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