How much does a Delivery Driver make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$36,914 / yrTotal Pay
$35,051 / yrBase Pay
$1,863 / yrAdditional Pay

$36,914

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$28K$49K
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The estimated total pay for a Delivery Driver is $36,914 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $35,051 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,863 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Delivery Driver

$36,914 /yr
Delivery Driver
$41,302 /yr
Senior Delivery Driver
$40,114 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Delivery Driver

Some related job titles are Class B CDL Truck Driver Salaries with median pay of $70,784, Non-CDL Driver Salaries with median pay of $56,147, Bus Driver Salaries with median pay of $40,667, Courier Driver Salaries with median pay of $38,657.

Top Paying Companies

For a Delivery Driver in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Delivery Driver in United States. Employers include Grassdoor, NowRx and Eat Club.

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Grassdoor
$49,132/yr
2
NowRx
$47,709/yr
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HFC
$45,147/yr
8
Snag
$44,986/yr
9
WM
$44,894/yr
10
Eaze
$44,893/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Delivery Driver

$36,914 /yr
Delivery Driver
$40,114 /yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Delivery Driver in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Delivery Driver in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $43,511, Financial Services with a median total pay of $43,410, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $41,768, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $41,005, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $40,647.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • InsuranceInsurance$43,511

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$43,410

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$41,768

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$41,005

    7% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$40,647

    6% Higher than other industries

Insurance

Top paying companies in Insurance for Delivery Driver are Liberty Mutual Insurance and EMPLOYERS.

Liberty Mutual InsuranceLiberty Mutual Insurance$44,556/yr
EMPLOYERSEMPLOYERS$42,466/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Transportation?

Transportation salaries are growing rapidly as the demand for transportation workers grows. The increasing importance of e-commerce and global supply chains are likely to keep the need for transportation workers strong. Also, turnover in the transportation industry is high and an aging workforce is pushing employers to attract new workers to the industry through better pay and benefits.

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Delivery Driver pay FAQ

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.

If you are thinking of becoming a Delivery Driver or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Delivery Driver.

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.

Learn more about negotiating salaries from thousands of other real professionals

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.