salary$59,000 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,580per year
Jobs in the area10,820people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Louisville?
OK. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 26.0% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $59,000 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $44,970 and $87,580.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 26.0% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.