Food Batchmakers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for food batchmakers is $22.91 an hour ($47,660 a year). About 8,490 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($42,290). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($48,130).
Pay range for food batchmakers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| 25% of workers | $18.87 | $39,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.91 | $47,660 |
| 75% of workers | $27.45 | $57,090 |
| 90% of workers | $29.54 | $61,440 |
Food Batchmakers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $57,880 | 490 |
| Rockford | $52,500 | 430 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $47,660 | 8,490 |
| Peoria | $46,770 | 260 |
| Kankakee | $38,270 | 100 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food batchmakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 23,100 openings a year (BLS)
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