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Conductor salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Conductor make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$26.60
44%
above national average
Average $26.60
Low $19.09
High $37.06

The average salary for a conductor is $26.60 per hour in Chicago, IL. 18 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 8, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Conductor in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Canadian National Railway
 
$125,000per year
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Ravinia
 
$88,400per year
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Metra
 
$85,750per year
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BNSF Railway
 
$83,708per year
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Union Pacific
 
$80,100per year
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Superior Transportation
 
$79,300per year
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Highest paying cities for Conductors near Chicago, IL

  1. Cicero, IL
    $45.07 per hour
  2. Bensenville, IL
    $42.65 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $26.60 per hour
  4. Decatur, IL
    $26.46 per hour
  5. Des Plaines, IL
    $18.88 per hour

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