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Machine operator salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Machine Operator make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$20.85
7%
above national average
Average $20.85
Low $16.20
High $26.90

The average salary for a machine operator is $20.85 per hour in Chicago, IL. 189 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

Machine Operator job openings in Chicago, IL

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MACHINE OPERATOR I
Chicago, IL
$17.50 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Machine Operator in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FlexTrades
 
$62,400per year
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Metpar Corp
 
$57,200per year
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JobGiraffe
 
$56,853per year
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Source One Payment Solutions I...
 
$56,222per year
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SupremeX
 
$55,442per year
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Party City Corporation
 
$54,427per year
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Highest paying cities for Machine Operators near Chicago, IL

  1. Danville, IL
    $20.96 per hour
  2. Joliet, IL
    $20.89 per hour
  3. Plainfield, IL
    $20.79 per hour
  4. Carol Stream, IL
    $20.75 per hour
  5. Bolingbrook, IL
    $20.52 per hour

Where can a Machine Operator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Machine Operator get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Machine Operator

Job openings
Average $22.82 per hour

Senior Machine Operator

Job openings
Average $22.73 per hour