Delivery driver (light truck) salary in California after taxes
The median delivery driver (light truck) in California earns $46,790 a year ($22.50 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $38,228 a year, or $1,470.30 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,750 | $30,733 | $2,561 | $1,182.04 |
| 25th percentile | $42,160 | $34,771 | $2,898 | $1,337.36 |
| Median | $46,790 | $38,228 | $3,186 | $1,470.30 |
| 75th percentile | $56,840 | $45,517 | $3,793 | $1,750.66 |
| 90th percentile | $93,280 | $68,367 | $5,697 | $2,629.49 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of light truck drivers in California earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Delivery driver (light truck) take-home pay in other states
California ranks #7 of 20 of the states we cover for median delivery driver (light truck) take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $57,190 | $48,132 |
| Washington | $49,070 | $40,927 |
| New Hampshire | $46,260 | $39,350 |
| Massachusetts | $48,110 | $38,530 |
| Tennessee | $45,050 | $38,378 |
| New Jersey | $46,820 | $38,263 |
| California | $46,790 | $38,228 |
| Illinois | $47,380 | $38,049 |
| Wyoming | $43,780 | $37,357 |
| Nevada | $43,760 | $37,341 |
| New York | $46,330 | $37,237 |
| South Dakota | $43,240 | $36,923 |
| Texas | $42,500 | $36,329 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,120 | $36,276 |
| Georgia | $44,050 | $36,125 |
| Florida | $41,810 | $35,774 |
| Ohio | $42,600 | $35,517 |
| Michigan | $43,000 | $35,154 |
| Virginia | $42,450 | $34,662 |
| North Carolina | $39,910 | $33,130 |
Questions
How much does a delivery driver (light truck) make in California after taxes?
The median delivery driver (light truck) in California earns $46,790 a year ($22.50 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $38,228 a year, $3,186 a month or $1,470.30 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many light truck drivers work in California?
About 111,950, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- California EDD, 2026 Withholding Schedules, Method B (exact calculation)
- California EDD: SDI withholding rate (1.3% in 2026, no wage cap)
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