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How much does a light truck driver make in Rockford?

$48,240a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,020 a month.

Hourly
$23.19
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
23 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,680Median: $48,240Highest 10%: $85,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,680$15.71
25th$40,490$19.47
Median$48,240$23.19
75th$62,650$30.12
90th$85,790$41.25

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

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
Light Truck Driver salary in Illinois Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,940
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,900
Bus Driver$48,200
Bus Driver$45,560
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,290
Laborer and Freight$44,200
Stocker and Order Filler$36,020
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,290
Packer and Packager$34,830
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,480
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $23.19 ($48,240 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Rockford than the national average?

Yes: $48,240 against $44,860 nationally, 8% more.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $47,380, so Rockford pays 2% more.

Where does Rockford rank for light truck driver pay?

23 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,790 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.