How much does a food processing worker make in Chicago?
$42,840a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.60 an hour or $3,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.60
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $42,840Highest 10%: $51,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| Median | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 75th | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| 90th | $51,390 | $24.71 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $40,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.60 ($42,840 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $42,840 against $39,680 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $45,340, so Chicago pays 6% less.
Where does Chicago rank for food processing worker pay?
34 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,390 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.