$2,396 /week
~$124,592/year
Average CDL driver pay in Springfield, Illinois.
Browse 1,653 positions in Springfield, IllinoisMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $8,000
Sign-On Bonus
$2,140
avg across 525 jobs
Pay Distribution in Springfield, Illinois
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Springfield, Illinois
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Springfield, Illinois
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
70% Pets Allowed
68% Riders Allowed
89% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Springfield, Illinois
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Springfield, Illinois
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,653 jobs.
Drop & Hook28%
No-Touch94%
Live Load66%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Springfield, 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 Springfield, Illinois earns $2,396 per week, or approximately $124,592 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 1,653 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Springfield, Illinois earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $8,000.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Springfield, Illinois. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,061/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,258/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,547/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 — 525 jobs in Springfield, Illinois currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,140.
Based on 1,653 current listings in Springfield, Illinois: 27% offer dedicated routes, 3% include guaranteed pay, 70% allow pets, 68% allow riders, 89% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,653 open positions and an average pay of $124,592 per year in Springfield, Illinois, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 525 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,140. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.