How much does a laborer and freight make in Kankakee?
$37,110a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $17.84 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.84
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 291 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,110Highest 10%: $48,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| 75th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 90th | $48,040 | $23.10 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights.
| Decatur, IL | $46,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $44,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,980 |
| Champaign, IL | $41,970 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,780 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,550 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,110 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,430 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $17.84 ($37,110 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $37,110 against $40,240 nationally, 8% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,550, so Kankakee pays 8% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for laborer and freight pay?
291 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a laborer and freight make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,040 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.