How much does a taxi driver make in Illinois?
$36,770a year
Median yearly pay for taxi drivers in Illinois. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,770Highest 10%: $44,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| Median | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $43,410 | $20.87 | |
| 90th | $44,390 | $21.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for taxi drivers.
| 9. Maine | $36,960 |
| 10. North Carolina | $36,950 |
| 11. Maryland | $36,900 |
| 12. Illinois | $36,770 |
| 13. Michigan | $36,670 |
| 14. Utah | $36,390 |
| 15. Arizona | $36,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.68 ($36,770 a year).
Do taxi drivers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,770 against $42,100 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Illinois rank for taxi driver pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 24 states.
Which city in Illinois pays taxi drivers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,770 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.