Driver Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 36,571 positions with reported compensation (22% of all Driver listings).

10th percentile

$70,861

25th percentile

$82,712

Median (50th)

$98,190

75th percentile

$117,909

90th percentile

$187,582

Average salary: $108,665

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Driver job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Warehouse

Customer Service

Forklift

Logistics

CDL

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Driver opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
London	967	£30,000	£29,220 – £37,440	–	15	165
dubai	782	AED 98,190	AED 82,712 – AED 117,909	–	15	91
abu dhabi	556	AED 98,190	AED 82,712 – AED 117,909	–	15	101
El Paso, TX	406	$85,000	$85,000 – $90,000	–	15	347
Pittsburgh, PA	405	$100,000	$90,000 – $109,000	–	15	324
Washington DC	362	$100,000	$85,750 – $118,000	–	15	136
Houston, TX	350	$90,000	$84,750 – $104,250	1%	15	114
Columbus, OH	344	$93,600	$75,900 – $100,500	1%	15	186
Indianapolis, IN	300	$91,800	$80,000 – $103,000	–	15	143
Chicago, IL	299	$90,000	$80,000 – $104,750	–	15	149
San Antonio, TX	248	$85,000	$80,000 – $95,000	1%	15	69
sharjah	241	AED 98,190	AED 82,712 – AED 117,909	–	15	28
Los Angeles, CA	239	$84,000	$78,900 – $111,500	–	15	187
Dallas, TX	232	$85,000	$79,625 – $97,000	1%	15	90
Phoenix, AZ	231	$85,000	$80,400 – $118,000	–	15	79
Atlanta, GA	223	$85,000	$64,500 – $103,000	1%	15	108
Harrisburg, PA	222	$90,000	$85,000 – $90,000	–	15	128
Charlotte, NC	218	$90,000	$80,000 – $100,000	1%	15	79
Saint Louis, MO	215	$85,000	$53,176 – $137,500	–	15	85
Jacksonville, FL	201	$100,000	$78,600 – $109,000	–	15	91

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Driver openings globally.

Domino's Franchise 576 jobs

Copilot Careers 562 jobs

United Parcel Service 198 jobs

Overhaul Carriers 136 jobs

Schneider 126 jobs

Drive Time Transports 120 jobs

TRANSFORCE 87 jobs

ATG Recruiting 86 jobs

Domino's Corporate 85 jobs

Hirschbach Motor Lines 83 jobs

C.R. England 77 jobs

Bobcat Transport 51 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Drivers work

United States 147,470 jobs United Kingdom 12,771 jobs UAE 2,480 jobs Germany 496 jobs India 2 jobs

Driver Job Market Overview (2026)

The Driver job market is exceptionally active, with 163,219 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 139,836 new positions were posted (107,538 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Driver positions is $98,190, with the middle 50% of earners making between $82,712 and $117,909. Top earners (90th percentile) command $187,582 or more. Note that 78% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Pittsburgh, PA at $100,000 median, while London offers £30,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Driver roles are Warehouse, Customer Service, Forklift, Logistics, and CDL. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

Start by reviewing our Driver resume example to see what top candidates include. Pair it with a strong cover letter tailored to your target company. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 163,219 positions and get matched based on your experience, preferred location, and salary expectations.

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