Truck Driver salary in Illinois
Truck drivers in Illinois earn a median $60,320 a year, 3% above the national median of $58,640. That ranks #15 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $47,806.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 53-3032. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $60,320 | $5,027 | $2,320 | $29.00 |
| Average pay | $62,430 | $5,203 | $2,401 | $30.01 |
| Take-home (median) | $47,806 | $3,984 | $1,839 | $22.98 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,058 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $4,614 |
| Illinois income tax | $2,841 |
| Take-home | $47,806 |
Illinois's prices are 0% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $47,826 buys in an average-priced state. The Illinois minimum wage is $15.00; the median truck driver earns 1.9 times that.
Truck Driver pay in Illinois vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $60,320 | $47,806 | $47,826 |
| Indiana | $60,290 | $48,874 | $52,367 |
| Iowa | $58,070 | $47,284 | $53,878 |
| Kentucky | $56,340 | $45,595 | $50,572 |
| Missouri | $54,550 | $44,384 | $48,872 |
| Wisconsin | $58,610 | $47,475 | $50,455 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do truck drivers make in Illinois?
- The median salary is $60,320 a year ($29.00 an hour), and the average is $62,430, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do truck drivers take home in Illinois?
- About $47,806 a year after federal and Illinois taxes, or $1,839 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do truck drivers earn more in Illinois than the national average?
- Illinois ranks #15 of 51 for median pay, 3% above the U.S. median of $58,640. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #28.