Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Illinois | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,320 | $57,715 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.00 | $27.75 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,320.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Illinois is $60,320, or about $29.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Illinois is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Illinois typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 84,200 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $60,320, Illinois offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.