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2nd Shift salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 113 open job postings for 2nd Shift roles at 70 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

2nd Shift: postings by posted pay113 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $16.00/hr to $38.00/hr. Median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr); middle half $19.50–$24.42/hr.Median $21.49/hr$16.00/hr$38.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $16.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 10; $18.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 23; $20.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 31; $22.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 16; $24.00/hr–$26.00/hr: 10; $26.00/hr–$28.00/hr: 3; $28.00/hr–$30.00/hr: 1; $30.00/hr–$32.00/hr: 4; $32.00/hr–$34.00/hr: 2; $34.00/hr–$36.00/hr: 5; $36.00/hr–$38.00/hr: 8.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$21.38/hr ($44.5K/yr) median, $20.50–$22.00/hr typical, 6 postingsEntry level: middle half $20.50–$22.00/hr, median $21.38/hr ($44.5K/yr)
  2. Mid level$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $19.50–$24.00/hr typical, 101 postingsMid level: middle half $19.50–$24.00/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  3. Senior$26.80/hr ($55.7K/yr) median, $25.00–$33.65/hr typical, 5 postingsSenior: middle half $25.00–$33.65/hr, median $26.80/hr ($55.7K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Koch$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $19.50–$21.50/hr typical, 6 postingsKoch: middle half $19.50–$21.50/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  2. Metrolina Greenhouses$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $19.50–$22.00/hr typical, 5 postingsMetrolina Greenhouses: middle half $19.50–$22.00/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  3. Ultimate Staffing Services$23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr) median, $23.00–$23.00/hr typical, 4 postingsUltimate Staffing Services: middle half $23.00–$23.00/hr, median $23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr)
  4. RBC Bearings$19.43/hr ($40.4K/yr) median, $19.43–$25.04/hr typical, 4 postingsRBC Bearings: middle half $19.43–$25.04/hr, median $19.43/hr ($40.4K/yr)

Top-paying companies

  1. Greif · $78.4K median, 3 postings
  2. Unitex · $71.8K median, 3 postings
  3. Howmet Aerospace · $64.5K median, 3 postings
  4. ProAmpac · $48.9K median, 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $19.50–$24.42/hr typical, 112 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.50–$24.42/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  2. Missouri$21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $21.50–$21.50/hr typical, 12 postingsMissouri: middle half $21.50–$21.50/hr, median $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr)
  3. Illinois$23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr) median, $20.30–$26.65/hr typical, 11 postingsIllinois: middle half $20.30–$26.65/hr, median $23.50/hr ($48.9K/yr)
  4. Wisconsin$18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr) median, $18.00–$29.23/hr typical, 11 postingsWisconsin: middle half $18.00–$29.23/hr, median $18.50/hr ($38.5K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr) median, $19.43–$24.00/hr typical, from 38 postings.

Newest 2nd Shift postings

  1. 2nd Shift - Processing Team MemberWS PARTNERS · Galesburg, IL · $19.50/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. 2nd Shift, Shipping SupervisorCommunications Test Design · New Jersey · $21.97/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. 2nd Shift - Dryer LoaderGuardian Protection Products · Cleveland, OH · $21.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. 2nd Shift - Dryer LoaderRPM SPG · Cleveland, OH · $21.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. 2nd Shift - Dryer LoaderTremco Construction Products Group · Cleveland, OH · $21.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a 2nd Shift make?

The median posted base pay for 2nd Shift jobs is $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr), from 113 job postings with pay at 70 companies.

What is the typical 2nd Shift pay range?

The middle half of postings list $19.50–$24.42/hr. The top 10% list $71.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $37.4K or less.

Which companies pay the most for 2nd Shift jobs?

By median posted pay: Greif ($78.4K), Unitex ($71.8K), Howmet Aerospace ($64.5K).

How does 2nd Shift pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $21.38/hr ($44.5K/yr), Mid level $21.50/hr ($44.7K/yr), Senior $26.80/hr ($55.7K/yr).

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