Most FedEx Ground pickup and delivery (P&D) drivers earn roughly $18 to $25 per hour, or about $135 to $220 per day, depending on the contractor, the region and the pay structure. FedEx does not set one national rate. The independent Service Provider that employs you sets your pay, so the same job title can pay differently from one terminal to the next.
This guide shows the ranges reported by public sources, explains how hourly, per-stop and day-rate pay work, and lists what to ask before you accept an offer.
TL;DR
- Reported FedEx Ground P&D pay clusters around $20 to $25 per hour, with some salary sites showing lower averages.
- Day rates of $135 to $180 are common in published estimates, and annual totals usually fall between about $35,000 and $47,000 for full-time work.
- Your contractor, not FedEx corporate, sets your pay and benefits. Compare offers on pay structure, route size and benefits, not only the headline rate.
- Linehaul and CDL-A roles follow different pay models, typically by the mile or by the day, and often pay more than local P&D.
Table of Contents
- Who sets FedEx P&D pay
- What FedEx P&D drivers earn per hour
- What FedEx P&D drivers earn per day and per year
- How the pay structures work
- Pay for other FedEx driving roles
- What to check beyond the rate
- How to find FedEx P&D jobs
- Our perspective
- Hiring FedEx drivers? Post where drivers already look
- FAQ
- Sources
Who sets FedEx P&D pay
FedEx Ground deliveries are performed by independent businesses under contract with FedEx Ground. The Rogue Valley Times reported that the contractor, not FedEx corporate, sets driver pay and benefits. Those businesses are called Service Providers (SPs).
This has three practical effects for you:
- Pay varies by employer. Two SPs in the same city can offer different rates.
- Pay structure varies. Some contractors pay hourly, and others pay per delivery.
- Benefits vary. Do not assume health insurance, paid time off or a retirement plan from the job title alone.
If you want to understand the business side of this arrangement, our guide to the FedEx pickup and delivery model explains how SPs run routes.
What FedEx P&D drivers earn per hour
No single source gives an authoritative FedEx P&D rate, so it helps to read several side by side.
| Source | Figure | Period |
|---|---|---|
| FreightWaves | About $20 to $25 per hour for nonunion FedEx Ground drivers, depending on tenure and geography | August 2023 |
| Automotive Fleet | About $20 per hour for Ground P&D drivers | August 2023 |
| PayScale | $17.73 average base rate, with a 10th percentile of $11.96 and a 90th percentile of $22.30 (16 salary profiles) | June 2026 |
| SalaryClear | $18.50 to $24 per hour where hourly pay is used | 2026 guide |
| U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | $21.13 median hourly wage for delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers (a broad benchmark, not a FedEx rate) | May 2025 |
The spread is wide because the sources measure different things. News reports describe typical contractor rates in specific markets. PayScale averages a small sample of self-reported base pay. The Bureau of Labor Statistics covers every delivery driver in the country, not only FedEx.
A reasonable reading: expect an offer in the low $20s per hour in many markets, and expect lower or higher figures depending on the local labor market and your tenure.
What FedEx P&D drivers earn per day and per year
Many SPs pay a flat day rate or a rate per stop, so daily pay is often the more useful number.
- Daily: SalaryClear's 2026 guide estimates $135 to $180 per day for many contractor P&D jobs.
- Per stop: the same guide estimates $1.10 to $1.30 per stop where stop-based pay applies.
- Annual: the guide annualizes $35,100 to $46,800, using a five-day week and 52 weeks.
- Total pay range: PayScale reported roughly $24,000 to $49,000 per year as total pay for its FedEx Ground delivery-driver sample.
- National benchmark: the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a May 2025 median of $43,950 per year for delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers, and $44,860 for light-truck drivers, the closest broad match for many local P&D jobs.
Annual figures assume steady full-time work. Seasonal volume, unpaid days off and route changes move the real number.
How the pay structures work
Hourly pay
You are paid for hours worked. This is simple to compare with other jobs. Ask whether overtime applies after 40 hours and whether you are paid for time before the route starts and after it ends.
Per-stop pay
You are paid for each stop you complete. FleetWage gives an illustrative tiered example: $1.50 for the first 80 stops, $1.75 for stops 81 to 120, and $2.00 above 120. In the same example, 135 stops equal $220 for a day and $1,100 for a five-day week, before bonuses, deductions or overtime adjustments.
That is an example, not a FedEx standard. Your SP's tiers may differ. Per-stop pay rewards dense routes and fast work, and it pays less on rural or low-volume days.
Day rate
You receive a set amount per day regardless of stop count. A day rate is predictable. Check what happens on short days and what is expected on heavy ones.
Why contractors can pay differently
Contractor revenue from FedEx is not the same as your wage. Route Consultant explains that P&D contractor revenue can combine fixed service charges with variable stop, surge-stop, fuel, package, large-package and e-commerce charges. It also states that P&D charge rates depend on the territory's volume and expense projections and are negotiated between FedEx Ground and the contractor.
The contractor pays drivers, vehicles, insurance and other costs from that revenue. Routes in higher-volume territories can support different pay than routes in low-volume ones. For the employer's view, see our guide on setting competitive driver compensation.
Pay for other FedEx driving roles
P&D is one of several driving jobs tied to FedEx. Pay models differ by role:
- FedEx Ground P&D: usually employed by a third-party contractor, paid hourly or per delivery, according to the Rogue Valley Times.
- FedEx Freight road drivers: typically paid by the mile, per the same report.
- FedEx Freight city drivers: typically paid hourly.
- Heavy and tractor-trailer drivers (broad benchmark): the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a May 2025 median annual wage of $58,640.
The heavy-truck median is well above the delivery-truck medians cited earlier. Roles that require a CDL-A generally sit in that higher bracket, which is why many P&D drivers consider moving to linehaul after gaining experience. Our FedEx linehaul pay checklist shows how to convert day rates to an hourly figure, and the overview of FedEx driving positions compares the roles.
Which role pays most depends on the employer, the route and your license. Compare written offers instead of relying on job titles.
What to check beyond the rate
A higher rate is not always a better job. Before you accept, get these answers in writing:
- Pay structure. Hourly, per stop or day rate, and how any tiers work.
- Typical stops or hours. Ask for the average workload on the route you would drive.
- Overtime. Whether it is paid and how it is calculated.
- Benefits. FreightWaves reported that only about 20% of the drivers discussed by its source had benefits, so ask directly about health coverage, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Deductions and expenses. Uniform, equipment, fuel card or damage policies, if any.
- Pay schedule. Weekly or biweekly, and how bonuses are paid.
- Route stability. Whether the route is established and whether the contractor has held it for a while.
To get a feel for how your SP is judged and what the work involves, read about FedEx Ground contractor obligations.
Reading a settlement statement (for owners and managers)
If you manage a route or plan to own one, the weekly settlement statement shows the numbers. Route Impact explains that it can list daily stops, packages, fuel, surge and other charges, deductions and the net amount due. Dividing the relevant dollars by stops or packages gives an effective rate per stop. That rate is contractor revenue, not driver pay, so subtract your costs before you set wages.
How to find FedEx P&D jobs
FedEx Ground P&D jobs are posted by the contractors that hire for them. You can search by location and role on one focused board, UCEP's FedEx driver jobs, which lists pickup and delivery, CDL-A solo linehaul and CDL-A team linehaul openings nationwide. Read employer reviews and terminal details before you apply, and compare pay across several listings in your area.
For a step-by-step approach, see how to find pickup and delivery driving work for FedEx.
Our perspective
We built UCEP around one fact: FedEx pay is set contract by contract, so drivers and Service Providers need a place where the two meet directly.
For drivers, that means comparing real listings from FedEx-contracted employers instead of relying on one national average that does not describe any single job. Check the pay structure, the terminal and the employer's reviews together.
For Service Providers, it means competing on clear pay. A listing that states the structure, the route type and the benefits attracts better-matched applicants. UCEP is dedicated exclusively to FedEx Service Providers, with reach to 140,000+ FedEx-experienced drivers, so your listing is seen by people who already know the work.
Our built-in applicant tracking and driver alerts are designed to keep hiring organized from posting to hire.
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Hiring FedEx drivers? Post where drivers already look
If you run a FedEx Service Provider business, UCEP lets you post P&D, CDL-A solo and CDL-A team linehaul roles to FedEx-experienced drivers. New recruiters can start with a complimentary trial listing, and the Standard Monthly Plan is $99 per month. Plans include applicant tracking and company profile management. See the details on the UCEP pricing page.
Stating your pay structure in the listing helps drivers compare your offer with others. Our guide to growing your driving team profitably covers how to balance pay and margin.
FAQ
How much do FedEx P&D drivers make per hour?
Reported figures run from roughly $18 to $25 per hour. FreightWaves cited about $20 to $25 for nonunion Ground drivers in 2023, while PayScale's June 2026 sample averaged $17.73 base. Your rate depends on your contractor, region and tenure.
Do FedEx P&D drivers get paid per stop or per hour?
Both models exist. Some Ground contractors pay hourly and others pay per delivery, and the contractor chooses the structure. Ask for the structure in writing, including any tiers and overtime rules.
Does FedEx pay drivers directly?
For Ground P&D roles, usually not. Independent Service Providers contract with FedEx Ground and employ the drivers, so the contractor sets pay and benefits. FedEx Freight is a different arrangement, with road drivers typically paid by the mile and city drivers hourly.
Is FedEx linehaul pay higher than P&D pay?
Linehaul roles require a CDL-A and are generally compared with heavy-truck pay. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a May 2025 median of $58,640 for heavy and tractor-trailer drivers, against $43,950 for delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers. Individual offers vary, so compare them on a per-hour basis.
Sources
- Former contractor says FedEx Ground must address driver wage disparity (FreightWaves)
- FedEx Ground Contractor's Update: Inflation, Opportunity & Lawsuit Resolution (Automotive Fleet)
- Delivery Driver Hourly Pay at FedEx Ground (PayScale)
- FedEx Ground Driver Salary 2026 (SalaryClear)
- Delivery Truck Drivers and Driver/Sales Workers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- How much do FedEx delivery drivers make? (Rogue Valley Times)
- The Complete FedEx ISP Payroll Guide (FleetWage)
- How Are FedEx Ground Contracts Structured? (Route Consultant)
- How to Read Your FedEx Ground Weekly Settlement Statement (Route Impact)