Bus Drivers (School) Salary in Illinois
Bus Drivers (School) in Illinois earn a median of $49,090 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($47,920)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,230
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310; the top 10% earn over $62,560. Nationally the range is $29,240 to $65,730.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65,200 median in Illinois
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,590 median in Illinois
- Passenger Attendants$38,930 median in Illinois
- Couriers and Messengers$39,100 median in Illinois
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,730 median in Illinois
- School Bus Monitors$33,840 median in Illinois
Bus Drivers (School) pay in Illinois
How much do bus drivers (school) make in Illinois?
The median is $49,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310 and the top 10% earn over $62,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for bus drivers (school)?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $47,920). Living costs are not included.