How much does a grader and sorter make in Chicago?
$39,870a year
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $19.17 an hour or $3,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.17
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,280Median: $39,870Highest 10%: $58,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $39,870 | $19.17 | |
| 75th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 90th | $58,570 | $28.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for grader and sorters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Agricultural Inspector | $64,790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $58,420 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $47,080 |
| Farmworker and Laborer | $36,890 |
| Farmworker | $33,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader and sorter make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $19.17 ($39,870 a year).
Do grader and sorters make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $39,870 against $35,730 nationally, 12% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,670, so Chicago pays 4% less.
Where does Chicago rank for grader and sorter pay?
8 of 45 metro areas with data.
How much does a grader and sorter make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,570 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.