$2,266 /week
~$117,832/year
Average CDL driver pay in Chicago, Illinois.
Browse 1,818 positions in Chicago, IllinoisMedian Weekly
$1,857
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,125
avg across 559 jobs
Pay Distribution in Chicago, Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Chicago, Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Chicago, Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
84% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Chicago, Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Chicago, Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,818 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Chicago, 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 Chicago, Illinois earns $2,266 per week, or approximately $117,832 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,857, based on 1,818 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Chicago, Illinois earn $4,000 per week, which works out to roughly $208,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Chicago, Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,995/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,226/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,522/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 — 559 jobs in Chicago, Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,125.
Based on 1,818 current listings in Chicago, Illinois: 29% offer dedicated routes, 3% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 84% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,818 open positions and an average pay of $117,832 per year in Chicago, Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 559 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,125. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.