Driving Instructor Salary in Syracuse, New York

Driving Instructor Salary in Syracuse, NY

How much does a Driving Instructor make in Syracuse, NY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Driving Instructor in Syracuse, NY is $40,625. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,722 to $46,329, with most professionals earning between $35,078 and $51,521.

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10th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $35,078 Syracuse,NY May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $37,722 Syracuse,NY May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $40,625 Syracuse,NY May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $46,329 Syracuse,NY May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Driving Instructor Salary $51,521 Syracuse,NY May 01, 2025
25% $37,722 10% $35,078 90% $51,521 75% $46,329 $40,625 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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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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45755
39470
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Driving Instructor in Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Driving Instructor ranges from $37,722 to $46,329 with the average base salary of $40,625. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,042 to $45,755 with the average total cash compensation of $39,470.

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About Syracuse, New York    Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

Syracuse, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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