How much does a Machine Operator make in Chicago, IL? The average Machine Operator salary in Chicago, IL is $50,831 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $45,389 and $57,538. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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MTI - Salt Lake City , UT
Job Title CNC Machine Operator Location Salt Lake City, UT, 84104 Schedule * Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm Salary / Wage: Starting $18.75 The Opportunity MTI, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machine ...
HireCNC - 3 days ago
CRH - San Martin , CA
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager, Supervisor, and Lead Machine Operator * Willing and able to cross-train on other aspects of the production process * Other duties may be ...
BoomNation JBIO - 4 days ago
Ultimate Staffing - Santa Clara , CA
Ultimate Staffing is hiring for a Machine Operator Level 1 at a family-owned custom shipping company located in Santa Clara, CA. This is a temp to hire opportunity and the hourly pay rate is $18 with ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Proven Recruiting - San Diego , CA
Swiss Machine Operator -Lasers What you'll do: * Reads and interprets blueprints to maintain dimensions within tolerances of precision machined parts. * Operates automated Laser CNC machinery * Reads ...
LinkedIn - 22 days ago
BioPhase - San Diego , CA
Machine Operator Location : San Diego, CA Employment Type : Temporary/Contract Hiring Company : BioPhase Pay : Starting at $20.50 per hour Hours : Monday-Friday, 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM Summary BioPhase is ...
LinkedIn - 21 days ago
Staff Management | SMX - Citrus Park , AZ
Looking for a dynamic job with the potential to become permanent? We're seeking a Machine Operator to join our growing team in Waddell! This temp-to-hire role offers $18/hour and flexible scheduling ...
LinkedIn - 21 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Machine Operator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Machine Operator ranges from $45,389 to $57,538 with the average base salary of $50,831. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,016 to $58,718 with the average total cash compensation of $51,716.

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