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How much does a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker make in Chicago?

$76,500a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $36.78 an hour or $6,375 a month.

Hourly
$36.78
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
109 of 392
Jobs in the area
20,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,370Median: $76,500Highest 10%: $104,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,370$22.77
25th$59,380$28.55
Median$76,500$36.78
75th$93,880$45.13
90th$104,900$50.43

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers.

Decatur, IL$91,450
Paducah, KY$87,030
Bloomington, IL$79,650
Davenport, IA$76,580
St. Louis, MO$75,210
Rockford, IL$74,280
Kankakee, IL$74,240
Peoria, IL$74,200
Champaign, IL$73,530
Springfield, IL$72,730
Cape Girardeau, MO$65,990
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker salary in Illinois First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Gas Plant Operator$102,800
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,600
Plant and System Operator$80,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,290
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,400
Model Maker$68,890
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $36.78 ($76,500 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of production and operating workers make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $76,500 against $74,450 nationally, 3% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $75,200, so Chicago pays 2% more.

Where does Chicago rank for first-line supervisors of production and operating worker pay?

109 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of production and operating worker make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 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.