Light Truck Drivers pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,770 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Columbus earn between $35,150 and $43,330.
- $27K10th
- $35K25th
- $42KMedian
- $43K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,320 | $3,443 | $19.87 |
| Median | $42,470 | $3,539 | $20.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,150 | $2,929 | $16.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,330 | $3,611 | $20.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Columbus earn 16% less than the Indiana average ($49,150) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $41,320 | $42,470 | $26,780 | $53,770 | 210 |
| Indiana | $49,150 | $44,560 | $29,330 | $92,080 | 19,880 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $41,320, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $33,465 a year, or $2,789 a month and $1,287 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $41,320 buys what about $44,429 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 11th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($57,430).
- Kokomo$57,430
- Indianapolis$52,980
- Elkhart$50,970
- Michigan City$50,810
- Evansville$48,880
- Bloomington$48,370
- Muncie$48,130
- Fort Wayne$47,450
- Lafayette$47,290
- Columbus$41,320
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 Columbus: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Columbus?
$19.87 an hour on average, and $20.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Columbus?
About $33,465 a year ($2,789 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,320. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do light truck drivers earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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