Driving Instructor Salary in Detroit, Michigan

Driving Instructor Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a Driving Instructor make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Driving Instructor in Detroit, MI is $39,848. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,379 to $46,183, with most professionals earning between $31,311 and $51,950.

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10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $31,311 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $35,379 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $39,848 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $46,183 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $51,950 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25% $35,379 10% $31,311 90% $51,950 75% $46,183 $39,848 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Driving Instructor ?

A driving instructor is a person who is hired by a new driver who is learning how to improve their skills - often for an upcoming practical test. Different countries have different rules regarding permits and other regulations. Driving instructors have several tasks such as teaching new drivers the theory and techniques needed to carefully operate various types of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. A driving instructor has several names and can be recognized as: Auto Driving Instructor, Educator, Instructor, Teacher or Truck Driving Instructor....

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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35379
46183
39848

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
35494
46345
39979
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Driving Instructor in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $35,379 to $46,183 with the average base salary of $39,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,494 to $46,345 with the average total cash compensation of $39,979.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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