How much does a packer and packager make in Kankakee?
$32,370a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $15.56 an hour or $2,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.56
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 265 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,370Highest 10%: $41,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,370 | $15.56 | |
| 75th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 90th | $41,050 | $19.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers.
| St. Louis, MO | $37,280 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,050 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,150 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,020 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,830 |
| Springfield, IL | $33,410 |
| Paducah, KY | $32,830 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,730 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $15.56 ($32,370 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $32,370 against $36,280 nationally, 11% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,090, so Kankakee pays 10% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for packer and packager pay?
265 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a packer and packager make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,050 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.