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Refuse collector salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Refuse Collector make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$32.24
49%
above national average
Average $32.24
Low $18.76
High $55.41

The average salary for a refuse collector is $32.24 per hour in Chicago, IL. 6 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 11, 2026).

Refuse Collector job openings in Chicago, IL

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Part-Time Doorstep Trash Colle...
Valet Living3out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$20 - $21 an hour
Part-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Refuse Collector in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Greenway Waste & Recycling
 
$90,596per year
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WALSH CONSTRUCTION
 
$78,000per year
View company
Valet Living
 
$41,600per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Refuse Collectors near Chicago, IL

  1. Schaumburg, IL
    $62.45 per hour
  2. Elgin, IL
    $36.72 per hour
  3. Chicago, IL
    $32.24 per hour
  4. Plainfield, IL
    $19.63 per hour
  5. Hinsdale, IL
    $18.00 per hour

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