Light Truck Drivers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,170 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Philadelphia earn between $37,800 and $57,860.
- $32K10th
- $38K25th
- $46KMedian
- $58K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,860 | $4,238 | $24.45 |
| Median | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,800 | $3,150 | $18.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,860 | $4,822 | $27.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($47,870) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $50,860 | $45,740 | $32,220 | $82,170 | 20,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,870 | $44,120 | $27,560 | $82,170 | 42,380 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $50,860, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $41,485 a year, or $3,457 a month and $1,596 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $41,784 | $3,482 |
| Working in PA | $41,485 | $3,457 |
| Working in MD | $40,842 | $3,403 |
| Working in DE | $40,790 | $3,399 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $50,860 buys what about $49,593 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 2nd of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Harrisburg pays the most ($54,640).
- Harrisburg$54,640
- Philadelphia$50,860
- York$50,560
- Scranton$47,750
- Allentown$45,820
- Lancaster$45,250
- State College$45,240
- Pittsburgh$45,170
- Reading$45,120
- Chambersburg$44,450
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$24.45 an hour on average, and $21.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $41,485 a year ($3,457 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,860. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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