Bus Drivers, School in Illinois

Local pay for bus drivers, school in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 53-3051

$49,090

median pay, Illinois

21,230

employed in Illinois

+2.4%

vs U.S. median

+0.2%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What bus drivers, school earn in Illinois

Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of bus drivers, school in Illinois earn between $46,470 and $59,110 a year; the U.S. median is $47,920.

$38,310

P10

$46,470

P25

$49,090

MEDIAN

$59,110

P75

$62,560

P90

Pay by metro in Illinois

$54,830

$49,180

$48,100

$46,450

$45,560

$45,500

$45,240

$44,870

$20k $50k $80k