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Truck Driver Pay Calculator
Compare CPM driver pay vs percentage-of-load pay.
Quick answer
Driver CPM pay = miles × cents per mile. Percentage pay = load gross × driver %. In 2026, U.S. company drivers average $0.62/mi; lease-purchase 25–30% of gross.
CPM pay (weekly)
$1488
Percentage pay (weekly)
$1680
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Formula
CPM Pay = Miles × CPM/100 | % Pay = Load Gross × Driver Percentage
Benchmark: ATA 2026 Driver Compensation Survey — median company driver pay $0.64/mi.
How it works
- 1Enter weekly miles
Use a 4-week ELD average — single weeks are too noisy.
- 2Enter CPM offer
U.S. company driver average 2026: $0.62/mi; top OTR lanes $0.72–$0.78.
- 3Enter percentage offer
Lease-purchase and 1099 typically 25–30% of gross.
Example: 2,400 mi/wk at $0.62 CPM vs 28% of $6,000
| CPM pay | $1,488 |
| % pay | $1,680 |
| Better deal | Percentage (+$192) |
Takeaway: % pay wins when RPM is strong; CPM wins in soft markets — reassess quarterly.
Key takeaways
- U.S. company drivers average $0.58–$0.68/mi in 2026.
- Percentage drivers typically earn 25–30% of gross.
- % pay beats CPM in strong markets; CPM is safer in soft markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average truck driver pay in 2026?+
U.S. company drivers average $0.58–$0.68/mile. Top OTR lanes pay $0.72–$0.78. Percentage drivers typically get 25–30% of gross.
Last reviewed June 15, 2026 by the Bonafide Trucking Solutions dispatch team.