Tow Truck Salary in Des Plaines, Illinois

Tow Truck Salary in Des Plaines, IL

How much does a Tow Truck make in Des Plaines, IL? The average Tow Truck salary in Des Plaines, IL is $42,208 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $37,367 and $47,752. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $32,960 Des Plaines,IL September 01, 2024
25th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $37,367 Des Plaines,IL September 01, 2024
50th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $42,208 Des Plaines,IL September 01, 2024
75th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $47,752 Des Plaines,IL September 01, 2024
90th Percentile Tow Truck Salary $52,800 Des Plaines,IL September 01, 2024
25% $37,367 10% $32,960 90% $52,800 75% $47,752 $42,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Tow Truck ?

A tow truck (also called a wrecker, a breakdown truck, recovery vehicle or a breakdown lorry) is a truck used to move disabled, improperly parked, impounded, or otherwise indisposed motor vehicles. This may involve recovering a vehicle damaged in an accident, returning one to a drivable surface in a mishap or inclement weather, or towing or transporting one via flatbed to a repair shop or other location. A tow truck is distinct from a motor carrier that moves multiple new or used vehicles simultaneously in routine transport operations....

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Job Openings for Tow Truck in Des Plaines, IL
  • TransAm Trucking - KANSAS CITY, KS
    CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver Jobs. TransAm Trucking is now hiring CDL-A truck drivers for dedicated driving positions. Apply today to start enjoying your d...
    - 25 Days Ago
  • Troiano Waste Services - PORTLAND, ME
    T&J Towing. a division of Troiano Waste Services is currently seeking dedicated and reliable Tow Truck Drivers to join our team. ​. Salary. Commission-base...
    - 6 Days Ago
  • JETT Towing - FLAGSTAFF, AZ
    Available positions: Experienced Tow Truck Driver. Job Type: Tow Truck Driver Full-time. Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour + overtime. Healthcare Benefits offe...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Leonard Heavy Duty - CARMEL, ME
    Must have experience, tools and references. looking for full time. Competitive pay, paid holidays, short term disability, vacation, 401k. On Call 2 Nights ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Waller Truck Co., Inc. - OMAHA, NE
    Job Description. OUR REGIONAL COMPANY TRUCK DRIVERS EARN UP TO $1,800 PER WEEK - HOME WEEKLY. Waller Truck Co, Inc is American/Family Owned and Operated Si...
    - 3 Days Ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Heavy Truck Driver I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Tow Truck

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Heavy Truck Driver III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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37367
47752
42208

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
37667
48144
42583
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tow Truck in Des Plaines, IL. The base salary for Tow Truck ranges from $37,367 to $47,752 with the average base salary of $42,208. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,667 to $48,144 with the average total cash compensation of $42,583.

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About Des Plaines, Illinois    Des Plaines is located at 42°2′2″N 87°53′59″W / 42.03389°N 87.89972°W / 42.03389; -87.89972 (42.033848, −87.899786). According to the 2010 census, ....More

Des Plaines, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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