Delivery driver (light truck) salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for light truck drivers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $48,132 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $57,190 | $48,132 | $4,011 | 1,790 |
| Washington | $49,070 | $40,927 | $3,411 | 23,290 |
| New Hampshire | $46,260 | $39,350 | $3,279 | 4,670 |
| Massachusetts | $48,110 | $38,530 | $3,211 | 23,350 |
| Tennessee | $45,050 | $38,378 | $3,198 | 33,710 |
| New Jersey | $46,820 | $38,263 | $3,189 | 33,900 |
| California | $46,790 | $38,228 | $3,186 | 111,950 |
| Illinois | $47,380 | $38,049 | $3,171 | 47,190 |
| Wyoming | $43,780 | $37,357 | $3,113 | 1,450 |
| Nevada | $43,760 | $37,341 | $3,112 | 9,520 |
| New York | $46,330 | $37,237 | $3,103 | 56,490 |
| South Dakota | $43,240 | $36,923 | $3,077 | 4,820 |
| Texas | $42,500 | $36,329 | $3,027 | 78,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,120 | $36,276 | $3,023 | 42,380 |
| Georgia | $44,050 | $36,125 | $3,010 | 26,050 |
| Florida | $41,810 | $35,774 | $2,981 | 67,390 |
| Ohio | $42,600 | $35,517 | $2,960 | 35,130 |
| Michigan | $43,000 | $35,154 | $2,929 | 26,160 |
| Virginia | $42,450 | $34,662 | $2,888 | 25,170 |
| North Carolina | $39,910 | $33,130 | $2,761 | 31,810 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.