How much does a production worker make in Kankakee?
$47,890a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $47,890Highest 10%: $79,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| Median | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| 75th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 90th | $79,470 | $38.21 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Peoria, IL | $63,780 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,090 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $40,900 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $38,740 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,240 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $59,870 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $49,280 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $48,930 |
| Inspector | $48,880 |
| Machinist | $47,930 |
| Welder | $47,460 |
| Cutting | $46,940 |
| Coating | $46,130 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender | $45,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $23.02 ($47,890 a year).
Do production workers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $47,890 against $40,110 nationally, 19% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,730, so Kankakee pays 15% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for production worker pay?
41 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,470 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.