How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Illinois?
$60,320a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Illinois. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 84,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,710Median: $60,320Highest 10%: $86,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,710 | $19.09 | |
| 25th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 90th | $86,300 | $41.49 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $62,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,900 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,100 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $56,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $54,610 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,350 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,610 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 12. Vermont | $60,830 |
| 13. Utah | $60,620 |
| 14. Connecticut | $60,490 |
| 15. Illinois | $60,320 |
| 16. Wyoming | $60,310 |
| 17. Indiana | $60,290 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $60,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $62,300 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.