How much does a bus driver make in Illinois?
$49,090a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in Illinois. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,310Median: $49,090Highest 10%: $62,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $59,110 | $28.42 | |
| 90th | $62,560 | $30.08 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $54,830 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,550 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,720 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,560 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $45,240 |
| Kankakee, IL | $44,870 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bus drivers.
| 16. New Hampshire | $50,990 |
| 17. North Dakota | $50,790 |
| 18. Virginia | $50,190 |
| 19. Illinois | $49,090 |
| 20. Minnesota | $48,940 |
| 21. Maine | $48,640 |
| 22. Indiana | $48,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.60 ($49,090 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,090 against $47,920 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for bus driver pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays bus drivers the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $54,830 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.