What do you consider good pay?

What would that figure be weekly or annually? I’ve only ever worked for one amazing company my entire short trucking career. I’m just curious to see what other drivers expect. I’m more than satisfied with what I get weekly ($1900-2500 on 5-6 days).

 

I consider that good pay

 

Is that W-2 pay?

 

good pay?

I pay my bills plus extras, beer ect and have some left over to put away.

that to me is good pay.

 

Okay. A few guys complain about not making enough, and I’ve always told them I’m happy with the company. I have nothing to compare it to.

 

Yes. Weekly.

 

being happy with the company, to me, is worth money.

 

That is because they have too many payments. And since those on mileage pay have good check one week, next week might not be so good.
If a otr driver has a wife and kids and a mortgage and two car payments. And then complains he is not making enough, he is looking at it wrong, he is spending too much

 

You can save a million dollars on a janitor's salary. Most over-spenders claim they would save money except their pay is too low. It's a spending issue or an excuse. Many people I've worked immediately increase spending say 20% when they get a 15% pay boost. One guy bought a new truck after ONE paycheck with a bit of overtime.

 

Cost of living is very different based on where & how you live and what someone considers necessary & what is a luxury. Hearing some number someone considers good or fair without knowing a lot of details about their living situation & expectations isn't of much value.