Entry Level Delivery Driver

Entry Level Delivery Driver Salary

$17K

$37.5K

$53K

$38,383

/year

$18.45

/hour

Entry Level Delivery Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$38,383

Columbus

Ohio

$37,074

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    How much does an Entry Level Delivery Driver make?

    As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Delivery Driver in the United States is $38,383 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $738/week or $3,198/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $53,000 and as low as $17,000, the majority of Entry Level Delivery Driver salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $42,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $49,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Entry Level Delivery Driver varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Entry Level Delivery Driver in your area makes on average $37,074 per year, or $1,309 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $38,383. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Entry Level Delivery Driver salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Entry Level Delivery Driver jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Entry Level Delivery Driver Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Entry Level Delivery Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sacramento, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $7,877 (20.5%), and Sacramento, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,934 (28.5%) above the $38,383 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Entry Level Delivery Driver appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Sacramento, CA, and Jamesville, NY, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Entry Level Delivery Driver role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sacramento, CA

    $49,317

    $23.71

    Berkeley, CA

    $46,998

    $22.60

    San Francisco, CA

    $46,260

    $22.24

    Sitka, AK

    $46,240

    $22.23

    Santa Clara, CA

    $45,079

    $21.67

    Novato, CA

    $45,065

    $21.67

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $45,049

    $21.66

    Livermore, CA

    $45,023

    $21.65

    San Jose, CA

    $44,985

    $21.63

    Jamesville, NY

    $44,906

    $21.59

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Entry Level Delivery Driver Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Entry Level Delivery Driver category.

    For example Intermediate Class A Truck Driver jobs pay as much as $40,856 (106.4%) more than the average Entry Level Delivery Driver salary of $38,383. If you're qualified, finding work as an Intermediate Class A Truck Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Entry Level Delivery Driver position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Intermediate Class A Truck Driver

    $79,239

    $38.10

    Logistics Contractor

    $76,301

    $36.68

    Fire Department Dispatcher

    $45,823

    $22.03

    Driver Delivery Independent Contractor Cargo Van

    $38,383

    $18.45

    Medical Delivery Courier

    $36,074

    $17.34

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    Infographic detailing Entry Level Delivery Driver salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $38,383 per year or $18.45 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.