Machine Operator Chicago, IL
Machine Operator salary in Chicago, IL
Typical pay
$47,800a year
Most Machine Operators earn $44k to $52k a year
From 139 current job postings, updated Oct 31, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Machine Operator salary in Chicago, IL is $47,800 a year. Most job postings pay $43,600 to $51,900. From 139 current job postings, updated Oct 31, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$48k typical, most $43k to $52k
| St. Louis, MO | $51k | $46k to $55k | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $48k | $44k to $52k | 139 |
| Bloomington, IL | – | – | 0 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | – | – | 0 |
| Champaign, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Davenport, IA | – | – | 1 |
| Decatur, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Kankakee, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Paducah, KY | – | – | 1 |
| Peoria, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Rockford, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Springfield, IL | – | – | 1 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 120 job postings$40k $48k
Typical: $44k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 12 job postings$47k $51k
Typical: $51k
- Senior 3 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Lead or manager 0 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
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Starting out: most postings pay $40k to $48k a year, typically $44k.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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How much does a Machine Operator make in Chicago, IL?
Employers hiring now typically offer $47,800 a year for Machine Operator roles in Chicago, IL. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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