How much does a food processing worker make in Illinois?
$45,340a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Illinois. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.80
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $45,340Highest 10%: $50,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| Median | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 75th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 90th | $50,440 | $24.25 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $42,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,250 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 2. Idaho | $46,820 |
| 3. Kansas | $46,060 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $45,410 |
| 5. Illinois | $45,340 |
| 6. Arizona | $45,330 |
| 7. North Dakota | $45,120 |
| 8. Missouri | $44,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.80 ($45,340 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $45,340 against $39,680 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for food processing worker pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays food processing workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $42,840 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.