Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) Salary in Illinois
Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) in Illinois earn a median of $65,200 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($59,050)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,650
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,270; the top 10% earn over $85,990. Nationally the range is $40,030 to $84,700.
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Bus Drivers (Transit and Intercity) pay in Illinois
How much do bus drivers (transit and intercity) make in Illinois?
The median is $65,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,270 and the top 10% earn over $85,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for bus drivers (transit and intercity)?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $59,050). Living costs are not included.