How Much Does a Pizza Delivery Driver Make in San Diego, CA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Pizza Delivery Driver Salary in San Diego, CA

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pizza Delivery Driver in San Diego, CA is $49,601, equivalent to $24 per hour, $954 weekly, or $4,133 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pizza Delivery Driver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pizza Delivery Driver in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $41,070 to $60,563. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,136) and 75th percentile ($55,339), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,563 per year. This $10,203 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Consumer Electronics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Pizza Delivery Driver often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Pizza Delivery Driver job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Pizza Delivery Driver Salary $41,070 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pizza Delivery Driver Salary $45,136 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pizza Delivery Driver Salary $49,601 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pizza Delivery Driver Salary $55,339 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pizza Delivery Driver Salary $60,563 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
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What is a Pizza Delivery Driver ?

Pizza delivery is a service in which a pizzeria or pizza chain delivers a pizza to a customer. An order is typically made either by telephone or over the internet to the pizza chain, in which the customer can request pizza type, size and other products alongside the pizza, commonly including soft drinks. Pizzas may be delivered in pizza boxes or delivery bags, and deliveries are made with either an automobile, motorized scooter, or bicycle. Customers can, depending on the pizza chain, choose to pay online, or in person, with cash, credit card, debit card or cryptocurrency. A delivery fee is of...

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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 Pizza Delivery Driver in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Pizza Delivery Driver ranges from $45,136 to $55,339 with the average base salary of $49,601. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,563 to $64,263 with the average total cash compensation of $53,270.

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