Entry Level Truck Driver
Typical entry level band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Truck Driver jobs in Chicago, IL
62,210 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $62,300/year median · 6% above the national median.
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The median truck driver salary in Chicago, IL is $62,300/year, with a typical range of $50,580 to $77,660 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary | $62,300/year | BLS |
Truck Driver pay in Chicago, IL
The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.
25th$50,580
Median$62,300
75th$77,660
vs US6% above the national median
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →
What is a Truck Driver salary in Chicago?
The median truck driver salary in Chicago, IL is $62,300/year, with a typical range of $50,580 to $77,660 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 62,210 truck drivers employed in the Chicago metro area.
Truck Driver pay bands in Chicago by seniority
The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.
Entry Level Truck Driver
Typical entry level band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Staff Truck Driver
Typical staff band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Mid Level Truck Driver
Typical mid level band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Entry Level Truck Driver
Typical entry level band in ChicagoIllustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.
Truck Driver Career Ladder — Chicago Metro
Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.
- Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$44,856
- Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$59,185
- Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$74,760
- Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$90,335
- Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$105,910
Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).
Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in Chicago
- Amazon
- Target
- Home Depot
- Walmart
- Costco
Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.
How employers in Chicago post Truck Driver jobs
Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:
Truck Driver in Chicago, IL — Common Questions
- How much does a Truck Driver earn in Chicago, IL?
- Median $62,300/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,580–$77,660. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Chicago?
- BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 62,210 Truck Driver roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
- Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Truck Driver?
- Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
- Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?
- Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Truck Driver openings in Chicago and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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