Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs is $18.07 an hour ($37,590 a year). About 7,840 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,290). Illinois ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.74 | $32,740 |
| 25% of workers | $16.82 | $34,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.07 | $37,590 |
| 75% of workers | $22.49 | $46,780 |
| 90% of workers | $28.09 | $58,430 |
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $39,340 | 90 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $38,290 | 6,370 |
| Springfield | $37,220 | 90 |
| Kankakee | $35,580 | 60 |
| Rockford | $35,290 | 150 |
| Decatur | $34,950 | 40 |
| Peoria | $34,750 | 200 |
| Bloomington | $31,980 | 90 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 35,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,320 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,380 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $49,090 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $65,200 |
| Parking Attendants | $36,730 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,820 |
| Passenger Attendants | $38,930 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $38,960 |
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