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Welder salary in Illinois, 2026

How much does a Welder make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$24.01
same
as national average
Average $24.01
Low $17.52
High $32.91

The average salary for a welder is $24.01 per hour in Illinois. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Welder job openings in Illinois

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Welder-Basic 2nd Shift
S&C Electric Company3.6out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$25 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Welder in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lewis and Clark Community Coll...
 
$215,280per year
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Tallgrass Energy
 
$135,000per year
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Caterpillar
 
$130,450per year
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McDermott
 
$116,465per year
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Panasonic
 
$110,000per year
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Autokiniton Global Group
 
$102,721per year
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Highest paying cities for Welders near Illinois

  1. Red Bud, IL
    $28.02 per hour
  2. Bolingbrook, IL
    $27.76 per hour
  3. Peoria, IL
    $26.65 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $25.76 per hour
  5. Morton, IL
    $25.47 per hour

Where can a Welder earn more?

Compare salaries for Welders in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Welder get paid in Illinois?

Junior Welder

Job openings
Average $23.16 per hour

Senior Welder

Job openings
Average $27.84 per hour