How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make in Illinois?
$49,740a year
Median yearly pay for cutting and slicing machine setters in Illinois. That is $23.91 an hour or $4,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,780Median: $49,740Highest 10%: $62,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 25th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 75th | $58,630 | $28.19 | |
| 90th | $62,380 | $29.99 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $50,020 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,730 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,560 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cutting and slicing machine setters.
| 6. Missouri | $50,930 |
| 7. Washington | $50,430 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $50,290 |
| 9. Illinois | $49,740 |
| 10. New York | $49,680 |
| 11. Iowa | $49,600 |
| 12. Maine | $49,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting and slicing machine setter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.91 ($49,740 a year).
Do cutting and slicing machine setters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,740 against $46,570 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cutting and slicing machine setter pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cutting and slicing machine setters the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $50,020 a year.
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.