How much does a food batchmaker make in Chicago?
$47,660a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.91 an hour or $3,972 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.91
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 8,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,760Median: $47,660Highest 10%: $61,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $39,250 | $18.87 | |
| Median | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| 75th | $57,090 | $27.45 | |
| 90th | $61,440 | $29.54 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers.
| Decatur, IL | $57,880 |
| Rockford, IL | $52,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,000 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,600 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.91 ($47,660 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $47,660 against $42,290 nationally, 13% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $48,130, so Chicago pays 1% less.
Where does Chicago rank for food batchmaker pay?
34 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a food batchmaker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,440 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.