Bus Drivers, School Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois

Bus Drivers, School in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,248 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.7% vs the national median of $47,040. An estimated 19,030 bus drivers, school are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $42,810 to $50,770 depending on location.

$46,248 Avg median salary in Illinois
$50,770 Highest paying metro
$42,810 Lowest paying metro
19,030 Employed in Illinois

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      Bus Drivers, School salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Decatur, IL $50,770 $48,520 $54,620 170
      Chicago, IL-IN $50,630 $45,810 $57,500 13,910
      Springfield, IL $48,460 $43,480 $54,830 370
      South Illinois $48,180 $42,900 $48,180 790
      Peoria, IL $48,110 $38,740 $52,240 640
      Bloomington, IL $45,850 $43,560 $50,640 270
      East Central Illinois $44,880 $37,640 $49,450 540
      Kankakee, IL $44,030 $41,600 $52,450 180
      Rockford, IL $43,950 $38,370 $48,740 570
      Champaign, IL $43,670 $37,440 $48,420 260
      Northwest Illinois $43,630 $37,550 $49,400 480
      West Central Illinois $42,810 $37,710 $49,680 850

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