How much does a light truck driver make in Kankakee?
$42,030a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $20.21 an hour or $3,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.21
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 222 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,030Highest 10%: $84,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,830 | $15.78 | |
| Median | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| 75th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| 90th | $84,780 | $40.76 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| 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 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,720 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,410 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,020 |
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How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $20.21 ($42,030 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $42,030 against $44,860 nationally, 6% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $47,380, so Kankakee pays 11% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for light truck driver pay?
222 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,780 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.