How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 170
- Jobs in the area
- 1,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,940 | $21.13 | |
| 25th | $48,560 | $23.35 | |
| Median | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 75th | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| 90th | $64,510 | $31.01 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.
| St. Louis, MO | $50,020 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,560 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,900 |
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How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.91 ($49,730 a year).
Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,730 against $46,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,740, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?
36 of 170 metro areas with data.
How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,510 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.