Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,990 or more. The middle half of other motor vehicle operators in Chicago earn between $38,130 and $77,740.
- $34K10th
- $38K25th
- $59KMedian
- $78K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,660 | $4,972 | $28.68 |
| Median | $59,330 | $4,944 | $28.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,130 | $3,178 | $18.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,740 | $6,478 | $37.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Other motor vehicle operators in Chicago earn 9% more than the Illinois average ($54,860) and 41% more than the U.S. average ($42,430). At the median the gap is +60% against the U.S. median of $37,180.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $59,660 | $59,330 | $33,850 | $87,990 | 590 |
| Illinois | $54,860 | $44,810 | $31,200 | $87,990 | 840 |
| United States | $42,430 | $37,180 | $26,540 | $66,500 | 46,880 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $59,660, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $47,305 a year, or $3,942 a month and $1,819 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $48,357 | $4,030 |
| Working in IL | $47,305 | $3,942 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for other motor vehicle operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $59,660 buys what about $57,590 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 2 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$59,660
- Peoria$38,000
Highest-paying cities for other motor vehicle operators
Atlantic City, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,100).
- Atlantic City, NJ$69,100
- Vallejo, CA$65,800
- Anchorage, AK$63,550
- Salinas, CA$62,820
- Seattle, WA$60,820
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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other salary in Chicago: questions
How much do other motor vehicle operators make an hour in Chicago?
$28.68 an hour on average, and $28.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other motor vehicle operators salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other motor vehicle operators take-home pay in Chicago?
About $47,305 a year ($3,942 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,660.
Do other motor vehicle operators earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,430).
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 53-3099; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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