Light Truck Drivers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,050 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Louisville earn between $38,310 and $65,610.
- $28K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $66K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,740 | $4,478 | $25.84 |
| Median | $47,150 | $3,929 | $22.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,310 | $3,192 | $18.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,610 | $5,468 | $31.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Louisville earn 10% more than the Kentucky average ($48,880) and 10% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $53,740 | $47,150 | $28,330 | $82,050 | 6,340 |
| Kentucky | $48,880 | $43,230 | $26,780 | $84,040 | 15,630 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $53,740, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $42,415 a year, or $3,535 a month and $1,631 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $43,778 | $3,648 |
| Working in KY | $42,415 | $3,535 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $53,740 buys what about $57,739 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$53,740
- Paducah$51,800
- Lexington$49,480
- Bowling Green$45,650
- Owensboro$44,700
- Elizabethtown$39,230
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 Louisville: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Louisville?
$25.84 an hour on average, and $22.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $42,415 a year ($3,535 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,740. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do light truck drivers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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