Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,730 or more. The middle half of bus drivers, transit and intercity in Peoria earn between $46,130 and $71,730.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $51KMedian
- $72K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,340 | $4,528 | $26.12 |
| Median | $50,930 | $4,244 | $24.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,130 | $3,844 | $22.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,730 | $5,978 | $34.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Bus drivers, transit and intercity in Peoria earn 19% less than the Illinois average ($67,480) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($60,280). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $59,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $54,340 | $50,930 | $38,120 | $71,730 | 210 |
| Illinois | $67,480 | $65,200 | $47,270 | $85,990 | 8,650 |
| United States | $60,280 | $59,050 | $40,030 | $84,700 | 159,240 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $54,340, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $43,293 a year, or $3,608 a month and $1,665 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for bus drivers, transit and intercity? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $54,340 buys what about $59,563 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 3rd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($70,760).
Highest-paying cities for bus drivers, transit and intercity
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($79,800).
- Seattle, WA$79,800
- San Francisco, CA$76,190
- Boston, MA$73,820
- New York, NY$73,350
- Portland, OR$71,070
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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity salary in Peoria: questions
How much do bus drivers, transit and intercity make an hour in Peoria?
$26.12 an hour on average, and $24.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus drivers, transit and intercity salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus drivers, transit and intercity take-home pay in Peoria?
About $43,293 a year ($3,608 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,340.
Do bus drivers, transit and intercity earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3052; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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