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Truck Driver Salary in Illinois (2026)
$29.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,661/year ($3,972/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 84,200 Truck Driver jobs in Illinois (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Truck Driver salary of $60,320 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 $47,661 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,058 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,614 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,986 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,661 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,972 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Illinois?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Illinois is $60,320 per year ($29.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,550 and $75,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $60,320, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $47,661 per year ($3,972 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 84,200 Truck 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.