Median Weekly
$1,750
Top Pay (90th)
$3,500
Pay Range
$300 – $6,250
Sign-On Bonus
$2,128
avg across 695 jobs
Pay Distribution in Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
63% Pets Allowed
60% Riders Allowed
79% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 2,354 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch91%
Live Load63%
Driver Load9%
Featured Opportunities in Illinois
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Illinois earns $2,005 per week, or approximately $104,260 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,750, based on 2,354 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Illinois earn $3,500 per week, which works out to roughly $182,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $6,250.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,800/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,137/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,450/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 695 jobs in Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,128.
Based on 2,354 current listings in Illinois: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 63% allow pets, 60% allow riders, 79% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 2,354 open positions and an average pay of $104,260 per year in Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $182,000 per year, and 695 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,128. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.
CDL Salary by City in Illinois
- Addison
- Arlington Heights
- Aurora
- Bartlett
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bloomington
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Plainfield
- Quincy
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
- Wheeling