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Marijuana budtender salary in Illinois (Updated 2026)

How much does a Marijuana Budtender make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$17.27
same
as national average
Average $17.27
Low $15.06
High $19.80

The average salary for a marijuana budtender is $17.27 per hour in Illinois. 319 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 2, 2026).

Marijuana Budtender job openings in Illinois

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Budtender
Ivy Hall Dispensaries4.5out of 5 stars.
Crystal Lake, IL
$18 - $20 an hour
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Marijuana Budtender in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cannamazoo - North Burdick Loc...
 
$60,320per year
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Ivy Hall Dispensaries
 
$38,570per year
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PharmaCann
 
$37,377per year
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Ascend Wellness
 
$36,873per year
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C3 Industries
 
$35,360per year
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High Profile
 
$35,360per year
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Highest paying cities for Marijuana Budtenders near Illinois

  1. Chicago, IL
    $18.28 per hour
  2. Galena, IL
    $18.00 per hour
  3. Champaign, IL
    $17.49 per hour
  4. Arlington Heights, IL
    $17.43 per hour
  5. Peoria, IL
    $17.01 per hour

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The average salary for a Marijuana Budtender is $17.27 per hour in Illinois. This figure is based on 319 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 2, 2026.

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Marijuana Budtender salaries in Illinois typically range between a low of $15.06 and a high of $19.80 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Marijuana Budtender in Illinois include Chicago, IL at $18.28 per hour, Galena, IL at $18.00 per hour, and Champaign, IL at $17.49 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Marijuana Budtender in Illinois include Cannamazoo - North Burdick Location ($60,320 per year) and Ivy Hall Dispensaries ($38,570 per year).