Light Truck Drivers pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,150 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Augusta earn between $32,830 and $50,340.
- $26K10th
- $33K25th
- $41KMedian
- $50K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,060 | $3,922 | $22.62 |
| Median | $41,100 | $3,425 | $19.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,830 | $2,736 | $15.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,340 | $4,195 | $24.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($48,290) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $47,060 | $41,100 | $26,480 | $93,150 | 1,060 |
| Georgia | $48,290 | $44,050 | $28,020 | $82,790 | 26,050 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $47,060, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $38,393 a year, or $3,199 a month and $1,477 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $39,188 | $3,266 |
| Working in GA | $38,393 | $3,199 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $47,060 buys what about $51,206 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 6th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($55,430).
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Augusta: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Augusta?
$22.63 an hour on average, and $19.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Augusta?
About $38,393 a year ($3,199 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,060.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
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 53-3033; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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