Light Truck Drivers pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,310 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Winchester earn between $27,890 and $48,000.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,500 | $3,625 | $20.91 |
| Median | $39,290 | $3,274 | $18.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,890 | $2,324 | $13.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Winchester earn 4% less than the Virginia average ($45,390) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $43,500 | $39,290 | $25,840 | $75,310 | 550 |
| Virginia | $45,390 | $42,450 | $28,740 | $63,770 | 25,170 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $43,500, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $35,445 a year, or $2,954 a month and $1,363 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $35,962 | $2,997 |
| Working in VA | $35,445 | $2,954 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $43,500 buys what about $45,101 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 4th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($50,590).
- Charlottesville$50,590
- Staunton$48,790
- Richmond$44,220
- Winchester$43,500
- Virginia Beach$43,390
- Lynchburg$42,390
- Roanoke$40,330
- Blacksburg$36,670
- Harrisonburg$36,650
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 Winchester: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Winchester?
$20.91 an hour on average, and $18.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Winchester?
About $35,445 a year ($2,954 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,500.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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