salary$56,950 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$43,780per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,090per year
Jobs in the area4,460people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Lexington-Fayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 30.8% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area is $56,950 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $43,780 and $94,090.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Lexington-Fayette?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 30.8% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area.