Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for slaughterers and meat packers is $21.61 an hour ($44,950 a year). About 3,360 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($40,130). Illinois ranks 12th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for slaughterers and meat packers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.33 | $33,970 |
| 25% of workers | $16.97 | $35,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.61 | $44,950 |
| 75% of workers | $23.46 | $48,810 |
| 90% of workers | $24.00 | $49,910 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $39,200 | 1,780 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for slaughterers and meat packers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,580 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,850 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,090 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $39,240 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $40,690 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $41,050 |
| Bakers | $37,030 |
| Food Batchmakers | $48,130 |
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