How much does a school bus monitor make in Illinois?
$33,840a year
Median yearly pay for school bus monitors in Illinois. That is $16.27 an hour or $2,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.27
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,840Highest 10%: $38,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| 75th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $38,390 | $18.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $37,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,880 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $33,890 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,570 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school bus monitors.
| 28. Missouri | $34,220 |
| 29. Florida | $34,110 |
| 30. Alaska | $33,990 |
| 31. Illinois | $33,840 |
| 32. Indiana | $33,590 |
| 33. Colorado | $33,540 |
| 34. North Carolina | $32,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school bus monitor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.27 ($33,840 a year).
Do school bus monitors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $33,840 against $35,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for school bus monitor pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays school bus monitors the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $37,140 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.