School Bus Monitors pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for school bus monitors is $16.27 an hour ($33,840 a year). About 6,930 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($35,100). Illinois ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school bus monitors 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) | $16.27 | $33,840 |
| 75% of workers | $17.00 | $35,350 |
| 90% of workers | $18.46 | $38,390 |
School Bus Monitors pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $37,140 | 240 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $33,900 | 100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $33,890 | 5,210 |
| Bloomington | $33,750 | 100 |
| Kankakee | $31,200 | 60 |
| Rockford | $31,200 | 130 |
| Springfield | $31,200 | 100 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for school bus monitors
- 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: -1.9% over ten years, little or no change · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $49,090 |
| Flight Attendants | $62,120 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $65,200 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,590 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,820 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $38,990 |
| Passenger Attendants | $38,930 |
| Security Guards | $39,490 |
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