Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Lombard, Illinois (November 2026)
$2,275/week — that's the average CDL driver wage in Lombard, Illinois as of November 2026. Median weekly pay sits at $1,900, computed against active postings in Lanefinder's index. Based on 1,876 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,106. 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 November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Lombard, Illinois vs Illinois: the numbers that diverge
| Lombard, Illinois | Illinois | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,275 | $2,020 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 84% | 79% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 79% | 71% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
Lombard, Illinois's biggest divergence from Illinois is on average weekly pay, 13% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Lombard, Illinois
Across active CDL postings in Lombard, 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) | $2,245 | $2,062 | 825 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,520 | $1,500 | 663 |
| Owner Operator | $7,021 | $7,000 | 388 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
What Lombard, Illinois drivers actually run
The route mix in Lombard, Illinois this month tilts OTR: 15% regional, 79% OTR, 5% local, 1% semi-local — drawn from active postings, not historical surveys.
Across Lombard, Illinois CDL postings: 3% with guaranteed pay, 29% dedicated, 84% take-truck-home, 67% pet-friendly, 64% 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 Lombard, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Lombard, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Illinois
The methodology behind the rankings
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated November 2026.