How much does a light truck driver make in Illinois?
$47,380a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Illinois. That is $22.78 an hour or $3,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.78
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,130Median: $47,380Highest 10%: $91,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,130 | $15.93 | |
| 25th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| Median | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 75th | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| 90th | $91,360 | $43.92 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $48,240 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,950 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,910 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,660 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,150 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $43,830 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,440 |
| Kankakee, IL | $42,030 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,720 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,410 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 6. Maryland | $48,150 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $48,110 |
| 8. North Dakota | $47,950 |
| 9. Illinois | $47,380 |
| 10. Oregon | $47,150 |
| 11. New Jersey | $46,820 |
| 12. California | $46,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.78 ($47,380 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $47,380 against $44,860 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for light truck driver pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays light truck drivers the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $48,240 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.