Light Truck Drivers Salary in Illinois
Light Truck Drivers in Illinois earn a median of $47,380 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($44,860)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,190
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,130; the top 10% earn over $91,360. Nationally the range is $30,800 to $80,310.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65,200 median in Illinois
- Motorboat Operators$68,380 median in Illinois
Light Truck Drivers pay in Illinois
How much do light truck drivers make in Illinois?
The median is $47,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,130 and the top 10% earn over $91,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for light truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $44,860). Living costs are not included.