$2,267 /week
~$117,884/year
Average CDL driver pay in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Browse 1,826 positions in Des Plaines, IllinoisMedian Weekly
$1,852
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,132
avg across 562 jobs
Pay Distribution in Des Plaines, Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Des Plaines, Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Des Plaines, Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
66% Pets Allowed
64% Riders Allowed
84% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Des Plaines, Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Des Plaines, Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,826 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, Illinois earns $2,267 per week, or approximately $117,884 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,852, based on 1,826 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,943/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,230/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,515/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 — 562 jobs in Des Plaines, Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,132.
Based on 1,826 current listings in Des Plaines, Illinois: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 66% allow pets, 64% allow riders, 84% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,826 open positions and an average pay of $117,884 per year in Des Plaines, Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 562 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,132. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.