Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Illinois earn a median salary of $55,009 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.2% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 7,180 bus drivers, transit and intercity are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,070 to $69,990 depending on location.
$55,009
Avg median salary in Illinois
$69,990
Highest paying metro
$44,070
Lowest paying metro
7,180
Employed in Illinois
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $69,990 | $64,020 | $84,440 | 6,230 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,160 | $49,770 | $79,180 | 260 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,300 | $49,560 | $69,800 | 160 |
| Northwest Illinois | $50,110 | $35,440 | $71,120 | 120 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,200 | $44,560 | $61,800 | 190 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,230 | $40,940 | $57,220 | 110 |
| West Central Illinois | $44,070 | $36,340 | $51,650 | 110 |