How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Kankakee?
$40,480a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $19.46 an hour or $3,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.46
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $40,480Highest 10%: $53,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| Median | $40,480 | $19.46 | |
| 75th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| 90th | $53,680 | $25.81 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,660 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,410 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,520 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,860 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,490 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,360 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,240 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $59,870 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $49,280 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,930 |
| Inspector | $48,880 |
| Machinist | $47,930 |
| Production Worker | $47,890 |
| Welder | $47,460 |
| Cutting | $46,940 |
| Coating | $46,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $19.46 ($40,480 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $40,480 against $40,140 nationally, 1% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,240, so Kankakee pays 3% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
149 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,680 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.