How much does a food batchmaker make in Illinois?
$48,130a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in Illinois. That is $23.14 an hour or $4,011 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.14
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,680Median: $48,130Highest 10%: $61,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $48,130 | $23.14 | |
| 75th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 90th | $61,750 | $29.69 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $57,880 |
| Rockford, IL | $52,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,660 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,600 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food batchmakers.
| 2. Idaho | $49,570 |
| 3. Wisconsin | $48,360 |
| 4. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 5. Illinois | $48,130 |
| 6. Kentucky | $46,900 |
| 7. Georgia | $46,490 |
| 8. Missouri | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.14 ($48,130 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $48,130 against $42,290 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for food batchmaker pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays food batchmakers the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $57,880 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.