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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Illinois
The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Illinois is $60,320, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.
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Salary breakdown
Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.
Take-home per check
2026 rates · biweekly
Gross pay (per check)$2,320
Federal income tax-$195
Social Security-$144
Medicare-$34
State income tax (IL)-$109
Net take-home$1,839
Annual net: $47,806Effective rate: 20.7%
Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Illinois state rules; local taxes excluded.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay across Illinois scenarios
The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Illinois earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Illinois paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.
Official Illinois wage range
These are published annual BLS thresholds, not entry-level and maximum salaries. Employer, experience, specialty and metro area can materially change an offer.
| P10 | P25 | P50 median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39,710 | $48,550 | $60,320 | $75,600 | $86,300 |
84,200
BLS estimated state employment
1.04
location quotient · 1.00 is U.S. average concentration
Frequently asked questions
What is the median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Illinois?
The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Illinois is $60,320 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,839 per biweekly check.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take home in Illinois after taxes?
On the median salary of $60,320, a single filer in Illinois takes home approximately $1,839 every two weeks ($2,320 gross). The effective tax rate is 20.7%.
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