How much does a bus driver make in Kankakee?
$44,870a year
Median yearly pay for bus drivers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 230 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,600Median: $44,870Highest 10%: $59,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| Median | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $59,250 | $28.49 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for bus drivers.
| 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 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $21.57 ($44,870 a year).
Do bus drivers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $44,870 against $47,920 nationally, 6% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,090, so Kankakee pays 9% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for bus driver pay?
230 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a bus driver make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,250 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.