salary$62,300 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$88,230per year
Jobs in the area62,210people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Chicago?
Expensive. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 38.2% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $62,300 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $41,300 and $88,230.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 38.2% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.