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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$65,170
- Decatur$62,550
- Rockford$62,440
- Champaign$57,590
- Bloomington$57,410
- Springfield$55,790
- Peoria$55,020
- Kankakee$50,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $65,170 | $62,300 | $50,580 | $51,459 | 104 |
| Decatur | $62,550 | $59,100 | $47,370 | $49,484 | 88 |
| Rockford | $62,440 | $59,900 | $48,670 | $49,401 | 92 |
| Champaign | $57,590 | $56,270 | $45,970 | $45,744 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $57,410 | $54,610 | $45,100 | $45,608 | 94 |
| Springfield | $55,790 | $50,350 | $45,750 | $44,387 | 93 |
| Peoria | $55,020 | $49,610 | $46,920 | $43,806 | 91 |
| Kankakee | $50,830 | $46,750 | $33,770 | $40,647 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in other states
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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