How much does a bus driver make in Champaign?
$51,010a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $24.52 an hour or $4,251 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.52
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $51,010Highest 10%: $81,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $51,010 | $24.52 | |
| 75th | $81,150 | $39.01 | |
| 90th | $81,150 | $39.01 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| Chicago, IL | $65,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,080 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,930 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Champaign, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Champaign?
The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $24.52 ($51,010 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Champaign than the national average?
No: $51,010 against $59,050 nationally, 14% less.
How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $65,200, so Champaign pays 22% less.
Where does Champaign rank for bus driver pay?
80 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,150 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.