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Truck Driver Salary in Indiana (2026)
$28.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,844/year ($4,070/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 59,090 Truck Driver jobs in Indiana (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Truck Driver salary of $60,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,844 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,055 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,612 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,779 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,844 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,070 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Indiana?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Indiana is $60,290 per year ($28.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,390 and $72,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $60,290, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $48,844 per year ($4,070 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 59,090 Truck Driver jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.