$2,350 /week
~$122,200/year
Average CDL driver pay in DeKalb, Illinois.
Browse 1,765 positions in DeKalb, IllinoisMedian Weekly
$1,900
Top Pay (90th)
$4,200
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,118
avg across 544 jobs
Pay Distribution in DeKalb, Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in DeKalb, Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in DeKalb, Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
28% Dedicated Routes
68% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in DeKalb, Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in DeKalb, Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,765 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch93%
Live Load65%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in DeKalb, 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 DeKalb, Illinois earns $2,350 per week, or approximately $122,200 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,900, based on 1,765 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in DeKalb, Illinois earn $4,200 per week, which works out to roughly $218,400 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,280.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in DeKalb, Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,001/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,243/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,535/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 — 544 jobs in DeKalb, Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,118.
Based on 1,765 current listings in DeKalb, Illinois: 28% offer dedicated routes, 3% include guaranteed pay, 68% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,765 open positions and an average pay of $122,200 per year in DeKalb, Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $218,400 per year, and 544 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,118. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.