Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$65,200

per year

Hourly Rate

$31.35

per hour

Employment

8,650

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+10.4%

National: $59,050

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,050, Illinois pays 10.4% MORE for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity positions.

Purchasing Power

$66,940

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$47,270

25th

$57,430

Median

$65,200

75th

$85,990

90th

$85,990

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).