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Delivery Driver Salary in Illinois (2026)
$22.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,905/year ($3,159/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 47,190 Delivery Driver jobs in Illinois (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Delivery Driver salary of $47,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,905 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,506 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,625 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,345 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,905 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,159 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in Illinois?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in Illinois is $47,380 per year ($22.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,820 and $60,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $47,380, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $37,905 per year ($3,159 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 47,190 Delivery Driver jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.