Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Romeoville, Illinois (May 2026)
Romeoville, Illinois CDL drivers average $2,315 per week, median $1,850, as of May 2026. Pay varies meaningfully by hiring type — the breakdown by W2, owner-op, and 1099 is below. Based on 1,861 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,206. 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
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Where Romeoville, Illinois differs from the Illinois baseline
| Romeoville, Illinois | Illinois | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,315 | $2,055 | +13% |
| Take-truck-home | 85% | 80% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 79% | 71% | +8 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Romeoville, Illinois differs most from Illinois — 13% above statewide.
How CDL pay breaks down in Romeoville, Illinois
Across active CDL postings in Romeoville, 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) | $2,200 | $2,000 | 782 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,499 | $1,450 | 675 |
| Owner Operator | $7,009 | $7,000 | 404 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Romeoville, Illinois
15% of Romeoville, Illinois's active CDL postings are regional and 79% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (6%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Romeoville, Illinois postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 85%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 68% and riders-allowed at 65%.
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 Romeoville, Illinois
- Best owner-operator companies in Romeoville, Illinois
- CDL driver salary in Illinois
The methodology behind the rankings
Rankings combine four signals: compensation (30%) including pay percentile, sign-on bonuses, guaranteed pay, and settlement frequency; FMCSA safety (25%); benefits (25%) scored differently for W2 vs owner-operator carriers; and operational performance (20%) measuring employer responsiveness and fleet scale. Recomputed monthly from real active job postings. Updated May 2026.