As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for CDL Instructor in Kansas is $51,435, equivalent to $25 per hour, $989 weekly, or $4,286 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for CDL Instructor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for CDL Instructor in Kansas vary widely, spanning from $43,247 to $66,201. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,149) and 75th percentile ($59,164), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,201 per year. This $12,015 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, Kansas CDL Instructor often earn 4.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 44 companies. However, Kansas currently ranks 34 nationwide 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 $43,247 KS August 01, 2026
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $47,149 KS August 01, 2026
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $51,435 KS August 01, 2026
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $59,164 KS August 01, 2026
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $66,201 KS August 01, 2026
25% $47,149 10% $43,247 90% $66,201 75% $59,164 $51,435 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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Location Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $58,483 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $58,498 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $58,467 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $58,335 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $58,411 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $58,375 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $58,424 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $58,300 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $58,380 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $58,390 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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