$2,270 /week
~$118,040/year
Average CDL driver pay in Skokie, Illinois.
Browse 1,812 positions in Skokie, IllinoisMedian Weekly
$1,875
Top Pay (90th)
$4,000
Pay Range
$300 – $7,280
Sign-On Bonus
$2,130
avg across 558 jobs
Pay Distribution in Skokie, Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Skokie, Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Skokie, Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
2% Guaranteed Pay
29% Dedicated Routes
67% Pets Allowed
65% Riders Allowed
84% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Skokie, Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Skokie, Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,812 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch93%
Live Load64%
Driver Load7%
Featured Opportunities in Skokie, 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 Skokie, Illinois earns $2,270 per week, or approximately $118,040 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,875, based on 1,812 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Skokie, 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 Skokie, Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $6,989/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,229/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,523/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 — 558 jobs in Skokie, Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,130.
Based on 1,812 current listings in Skokie, Illinois: 29% offer dedicated routes, 2% include guaranteed pay, 67% allow pets, 65% allow riders, 84% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,812 open positions and an average pay of $118,040 per year in Skokie, Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $208,000 per year, and 558 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,130. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.