Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Berwyn, Illinois (May 2026)
In Berwyn, Illinois as of May 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,321 per week (median $1,850). Based on 1,852 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,213. Illinois anchors the US rail and truck network through Chicago, the largest intermodal hub in North America, with I-80 / I-90 / I-55 feeding a dense concentration of manufacturing, warehousing, and cold-chain freight.
What changed in May 2026
We just started tracking monthly changes for this view. Check back next month to see how rankings have shifted.
How Berwyn, Illinois compares to Illinois
| Berwyn, Illinois | Illinois | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,321 | $2,055 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 85% | 80% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 79% | 71% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Berwyn, Illinois's biggest divergence from Illinois is on average weekly pay, 13% above the state baseline.
Berwyn, Illinois CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Berwyn, Illinois this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,195 | $2,000 | 784 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,503 | $1,450 | 665 |
| Owner Operator | $6,996 | $7,000 | 403 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Berwyn, Illinois
Of active CDL postings in Berwyn, Illinois this month, 15% are regional and 79% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 6%.
Across Berwyn, Illinois CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 85% take-truck-home, 68% pet-friendly, 65% riders-allowed.
Driving CDL in Illinois
Illinois is one of the most strategically located CDL states — Chicago is the largest US intermodal rail hub, so a huge percentage of national freight passes through. The metro lanes pay well but congestion on I-80, I-90, and I-294 is consistent enough to be a real income variable. Outside the Chicago metro, downstate Illinois looks much more like Iowa or Indiana — agricultural freight, less density, easier driving. State income tax is moderate. The winter operational profile is severe: lake-effect snow, road salt, and the freezing-thawing cycle eat equipment faster than most southern states.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Berwyn, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Berwyn, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Illinois
Where this data comes from
The score is built from four buckets. Thirty percent compensation, drawn from real active job postings and modified by bonus and settlement structure. Twenty-five percent safety, from FMCSA SAFER. Twenty-five percent benefits, scored hiring-type-aware. Twenty percent operational performance, drawn from how carriers actually behave toward applicants. Updated May 2026.