Driver/Sales Workers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for driver/sales workers is $18.73 an hour ($38,960 a year). About 13,680 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($38,770). Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for driver/sales workers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.73 | $38,960 |
| 75% of workers | $23.35 | $48,570 |
| 90% of workers | $31.58 | $65,680 |
Driver/Sales Workers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $40,490 | 10,190 |
| Springfield | $37,770 | 260 |
| Decatur | $37,560 | 140 |
| Peoria | $37,110 | 370 |
| Bloomington | $35,260 | 310 |
| Rockford | $34,180 | 340 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $33,640 | 260 |
| Kankakee | $32,280 | 70 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for driver/sales workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 45,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,680 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,320 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,380 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $46,760 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,070 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,140 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $39,100 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $49,090 |
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