Bakers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for bakers is $17.90 an hour ($37,230 a year). About 9,920 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($37,160). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($37,030).
Pay range for bakers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.56 | $32,370 |
| 25% of workers | $17.26 | $35,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.90 | $37,230 |
| 75% of workers | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| 90% of workers | $22.89 | $47,610 |
Bakers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | $39,570 | 100 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $37,230 | 9,920 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $36,580 | 250 |
| Rockford | $35,870 | 210 |
| Springfield | $34,540 | 160 |
| Peoria | $34,470 | 270 |
| Bloomington | $34,440 | 150 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,930 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,410 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,290 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $35,360 |
| Food Batchmakers | $47,660 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $60,770 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $40,410 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,280 |
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