Machine Operator salary in Chicago, IL

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

Median base salary

Government data

$47,150

Median $47,150
Low $36,290High $79,280

Based on 1,120 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$36,290
25th percentile
$37,840
75th percentile
$54,080
90th percentile
$79,280

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