How much does a Delivery Driver make?

The national average salary for a Delivery Driver is $35,051 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Delivery Driver salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 69929 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Delivery Driver employees.

The highest salary for a Delivery Driver in United States is $46,060 per year.

The lowest salary for a Delivery Driver in United States is $26,673 per year.

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Delivery drivers are compensated similarly to servers and hostesses. In addition to their hourly wage, delivery drivers often receive tips. Both full-time and part-time opportunities exist, so drivers can typically increase their income by increasing the number of hours they work. The job can be demanding as some drivers must work on holidays or late at night, and they must sometimes drive through difficult weather conditions such as thunderstorms or blizzards.

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What a delivery driver earns is influenced by location, experience level, skills, and certifications. In addition to salary, they have the potential to earn an extra $1,862.66 every year. Overall, 61% of delivery drivers describe themselves as satisfied with their salaries.

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Following the delivery driver career path, professionals make an average salary of $35,050.86, with a vast salary range between $27,753.70 and $49,468.21 across all levels of education and experience in the role. After you show aptitude for the role, you can progress in your career and become a senior delivery driver, which comes with a higher range of potential pay when compared to the entry-level role.

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Want higher pay from your delivery driver career? Obtain your CDL. Three classes determine which vehicles you can drive based on gross weight. Generally, a Class A CDL is the most profitable, with the possibility to log longer distances, more miles, and significantly higher wages. Focus on gaining experience, as those with eight or more years in the industry can earn the most money. Next, amp up your navigation skills and get better at planning routes. You should manage every route efficiently, day or night, and manage your time while staying focused and alert. Loading and unloading cargo, completing paperwork, accepting payment, and checking quantities are other must-have skills.

To negotiate for a higher salary in a delivery driver job, build your case using solid evidence from your work. If you complete a higher-than-average amount of deliveries, arrive to your destinations quickly, or go above and beyond for the customer, this will all be recorded in mileage reports, customer reviews, and receipts. In an established position, demonstrating what you can do is a solid way to score a 10 to 20% raise. After an offer, justify why you're worth a better delivery driver salary using proof from prior positions in the transportation industry. Have a set figure in mind, and factor in benefits such as vacation time and flexible scheduling.