How much does a bus driver make in Illinois?
$65,200a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Illinois. That is $31.35 an hour or $5,433 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.35
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,270Median: $65,200Highest 10%: $85,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| 75th | $85,990 | $41.34 | |
| 90th | $85,990 | $41.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $65,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,080 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $51,010 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,930 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 5. Oregon | $65,510 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $65,460 |
| 7. Maryland | $65,220 |
| 8. Illinois | $65,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $64,150 |
| 10. Colorado | $63,010 |
| 11. Ohio | $62,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.35 ($65,200 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $65,200 against $59,050 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for bus driver pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays bus drivers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $65,200 a year.
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.