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Driver Pay Calculator

Compare what a driving job actually pays across per-mile, per-load, percentage or hourly pay, weekly, monthly and for the year.

Pay model

52 minus time off for home, holidays or downtime.

Estimated pay

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Monthly (average)-
Annual, at your weeks worked-
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What does the Driver Pay Calculator do?

Free truck driver pay calculator: work out weekly, monthly and annual pay for per-mile, per-load, percentage of gross, or hourly pay models.

How driver pay is calculated

  • Per mile: rate per mile × miles per week
  • Per load: pay per load × loads per week
  • Percentage: gross revenue per week × your percentage
  • Hourly: hourly rate × hours per week

Monthly pay uses a 4.33-week average month; annual pay multiplies weekly pay by the weeks you actually plan to work, not all 52, so time off is reflected in the yearly number.

Worked example

A driver earns $0.60 a mile and runs 2,400 miles a week for 50 weeks.

  • Weekly: $0.60 × 2,400 = $1,440
  • Monthly average: $1,440 × 4.33 = $6,235
  • Annual: $1,440 × 50 = $72,000

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between per-mile and percentage pay?

Per-mile pay is a fixed rate for every mile driven, so it does not change with freight rates. Percentage pay is a share of what the load actually earns, so it moves with the market: higher in strong freight, lower when rates soften.

How much do truck drivers make per year?

It depends heavily on pay model, miles or loads run, and weeks worked. Use your own numbers above rather than a national average, since regional pay, equipment type and experience all change the figure.

Is percentage pay or per-mile pay better?

Neither is universally better. Percentage pay can pay more when freight rates are strong and less when they are weak; per-mile pay is steadier. Compare both against your own typical gross revenue and miles.

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