CDL Instructor Salary in the United States

CDL Instructor Salary

How much does a CDL Instructor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CDL Instructor in the United States is $50,789. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,237 to $56,124, with most professionals earning between $36,361 and $60,982.

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CDL Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $36,361 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $43,237 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $50,789 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $56,124 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile CDL Instructor Salary $60,982 US April 01, 2025
25% $43,237 10% $36,361 90% $60,982 75% $56,124 $50,789 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a CDL Instructor ?

Commercial driver's license training (or CDL training) is a specialized instructional program or course designed to prepare a student to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL), which is required for a career as a truck driver in the United States. During training, students are taught the necessary knowledge and skills to pass a series of tests to obtain their CDL. Such a program generally begins with classroom instruction geared towards passing the written exams for a CDL permit, a learner's permit that allows a student to practice driving skills on public roads with a CDL licensed driver ...

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    CDL Instructor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 CDL Instructor in the United States. The base salary for CDL Instructor ranges from $43,237 to $56,124 with the average base salary of $50,789. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,237 to $56,124 with the average total cash compensation of $50,789.

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