Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Illinois
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Illinois earn a median of $60,320 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 84,200
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,710; the top 10% earn over $86,300. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Illinois
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Illinois?
The median is $60,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,710 and the top 10% earn over $86,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.