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Machine Operator salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 114 open job postings for Machine Operator roles in Illinois, 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

Newest Machine Operator postings in Illinois

  1. Machine Operator - 2nd ShiftBabe Farms · Loves Park, IL · $17.60–$19.60/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Machine OperatorGroup O · Milan, IL · $22.45/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Machine Operator - Immediately Hiring!Strategic Labor Solutions · Bartlett, IL · $18.00–$19.10/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Machine OperatorWICC · Washington, IL · $15.00–$25.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Machine OperatorAscend Staffing · Romeoville, IL · $22.94/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Machine Operator pay in other places

  1. United States$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $19.50–$23.97/hr typical, 2,619 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.50–$23.97/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  2. CanadaCA$24.00/hr (CA$49.9K/yr) median, CA$22.38–CA$26.78/hr typical, 197 postings
  3. Ohio$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $20.00–$23.50/hr typical, 179 postingsOhio: middle half $20.00–$23.50/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  4. California$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $20.00–$23.00/hr typical, 151 postingsCalifornia: middle half $20.00–$23.00/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  5. Texas$19.75/hr ($41.1K/yr) median, $18.00–$21.06/hr typical, 120 postingsTexas: middle half $18.00–$21.06/hr, median $19.75/hr ($41.1K/yr)
  6. Wisconsin$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $20.00–$24.25/hr typical, 119 postingsWisconsin: middle half $20.00–$24.25/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  7. Minnesota$22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr) median, $20.56–$24.00/hr typical, 117 postingsMinnesota: middle half $20.56–$24.00/hr, median $22.50/hr ($46.8K/yr)
  8. United Kingdom£14.00/hr (£29.1K/yr) median, £13.04–£15.12/hr typical, 106 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Machine Operator make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Machine Operator jobs in Illinois is $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr), from 114 job postings with pay at 69 companies.

What is the typical Machine Operator pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $18.50–$22.94/hr. The top 10% list $54.1K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $35.4K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Machine Operator jobs?

The median here is $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr), against $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) across all 3,076 postings for the role.

How many Machine Operator jobs in Illinois list pay?

114 open postings at 69 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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