How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Chicago?
$40,410a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $19.43 an hour or $3,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.43
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 5,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,380Median: $40,410Highest 10%: $52,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 25th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 75th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 90th | $52,800 | $25.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,660 |
| Kankakee, IL | $40,480 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,520 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,860 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,490 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $19.43 ($40,410 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $40,410 against $40,140 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,240, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
152 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.