Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Illinois
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Illinois is $62,968, based on 9,300 workers. Among the 5 states with published data, that ranks number 5. The BLS national median for the occupation is $59,050, so Illinois averages 6.6% above it.
Published data for Illinois currently covers the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area, with a local median wage of $65,200.
Cost of living for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Illinois
We compare 9 Illinois counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin, $30,456. Kendall County, IL leaves the smallest, $22,836. The median wage covers all four basics in 9 of the 9 counties.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity are New York ($76,562), New Jersey ($75,232), California ($68,639) and Indiana ($63,210).
Frequently asked questions: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Illinois
How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earn in Illinois?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $62,968.
Which Illinois county is best for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?
DeKalb County, IL leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($30,456). Grundy County, IL follows at $29,520.