How much does a farmworker make in Chicago?
$33,950a year
Median yearly pay for farmworkers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $16.32 an hour or $2,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.32
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 126
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,950Highest 10%: $44,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| Median | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 75th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| 90th | $44,730 | $21.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for farmworkers.
| St. Louis, MO | $37,420 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $64,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $58,420 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $47,080 |
| Grader and Sorter | $39,870 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $16.32 ($33,950 a year).
Do farmworkers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $33,950 against $36,670 nationally, 7% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $33,840, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for farmworker pay?
93 of 126 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,730 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.