How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Kankakee?
$46,750a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $22.48 an hour or $3,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.48
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 378 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $46,750Highest 10%: $76,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 75th | $59,950 | $28.82 | |
| 90th | $76,780 | $36.91 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $60,600 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $46,320 |
| Bus Driver | $44,870 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,030 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,110 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $35,580 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $33,970 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $33,110 |
| Packer and Packager | $32,370 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $32,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $22.48 ($46,750 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $46,750 against $58,640 nationally, 20% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,320, so Kankakee pays 22% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
378 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,780 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.