Taxi Cab Driver Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Taxi Cab Driver make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Taxi Cab Driver in Chicago, IL is $47,920. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,693 to $54,169, with most professionals earning between $36,023 and $59,858.

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Average Salary Range for Taxi Cab Driver in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Taxi Cab Driver in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Taxi Cab Driver in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Taxi Cab Driver ranges from $41,693 to $54,169 with the average base salary of $47,920. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,701 to $54,197 with the average total cash compensation of $47,959.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,920 $41,693 - $54,169
Bonus $39 $9 - $28
Total Pay $47,959 $41,701 - $54,197
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Taxi Cab Driver Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,693 - $54,169 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,693 - $54,169 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,644 - $54,106 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,677 - $54,148 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,677 - $54,148 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,821 - $53,037 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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