How much does an office machine operator make in Chicago?
$44,370a year
Median yearly pay for office machine operators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.33 an hour or $3,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 95
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $44,370Highest 10%: $60,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| Median | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 75th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 90th | $60,350 | $29.01 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for office machine operators.
| Springfield, IL | $48,290 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an office machine operator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.33 ($44,370 a year).
Do office machine operators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $44,370 against $40,960 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $44,360, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for office machine operator pay?
27 of 95 metro areas with data.
How much does an office machine operator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,350 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.