Transit Operator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Transit Operator Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Transit Operator make in Chicago, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Chicago, IL is $51,145. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,807 to $56,172, with most professionals earning between $40,946 and $60,748.

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10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $40,946 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $45,807 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $51,145 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $56,172 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $60,748 Chicago,IL May 01, 2025
25% $45,807 10% $40,946 90% $60,748 75% $56,172 $51,145 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
45807
56172
51145

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
40021
52197
46216
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Operator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $45,807 to $56,172 with the average base salary of $51,145. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,021 to $52,197 with the average total cash compensation of $46,216.

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