In Illinois, taxi drivers earn $29,120 at the median, or about $14 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Illinois. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Taxi Drivers salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $29,120, 25th percentile $29,120, median $29,120, 75th percentile $34,940, 90th percentile $38,360. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level taxi drivers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $9K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $29,120 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,120, and experienced taxi drivers can clear $38,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Illinois?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,000/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 70.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a taxi drivers salary go in Illinois?▼
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median taxi drivers salary is worth about $31,028 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do taxi drivers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
