Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,580 or more. The middle half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisville earn between $51,400 and $74,390.
- $45K10th
- $51K25th
- $59KMedian
- $74K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,930 | $5,244 | $30.25 |
| Median | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,400 | $4,283 | $24.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,390 | $6,199 | $35.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisville earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($59,870) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($59,710). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $58,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $62,930 | $59,000 | $44,970 | $87,580 | 10,820 |
| Kentucky | $59,870 | $56,340 | $38,670 | $85,630 | 31,760 |
| United States | $59,710 | $58,640 | $40,140 | $79,380 | 2,062,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $62,930, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $49,275 a year, or $4,106 a month and $1,895 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $50,886 | $4,241 |
| Working in KY | $49,275 | $4,106 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $62,930 buys what about $67,613 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($63,290).
- Lexington$63,290
- Louisville$62,930
- Bowling Green$56,130
- Paducah$55,050
- Owensboro$53,970
- Elizabethtown$52,990
All Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Iowa City, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,940).
- Iowa City, IA$77,940
- Lincoln, NE$73,050
- Fairbanks, AK$72,350
- Seattle, WA$71,980
- San Jose, CA$70,730
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make an hour in Louisville?
$30.26 an hour on average, and $28.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $49,275 a year ($4,106 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,930. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($59,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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