How much does a production worker make in Chicago?
$41,250a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $19.83 an hour or $3,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.83
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 4,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $41,250Highest 10%: $60,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| 75th | $49,750 | $23.92 | |
| 90th | $60,180 | $28.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Peoria, IL | $63,780 |
| Kankakee, IL | $47,890 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,090 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,900 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $19.83 ($41,250 a year).
Do production workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $41,250 against $40,110 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,730, so Chicago pays 1% less.
Where does Chicago rank for production worker pay?
137 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,180 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.