How Much Does a Brewer Make in Chicago, IL ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Brewer Salary in Chicago, IL

As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Brewer in Chicago, IL is $46,005, equivalent to $22 per hour, $885 weekly, or $3,834 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Brewer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Brewer in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $39,767 to $54,338. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,740) and 75th percentile ($50,367), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,338 per year. This $7,627 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or New Product Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Brewer often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Brewer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Brewer Salary $39,767 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Brewer Salary $42,740 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Brewer Salary $46,005 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Brewer Salary $50,367 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Brewer Salary $54,338 Chicago, IL July 01, 2026
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What is a Brewer ?

Brewing is the production of beer by steeping a starch source (commonly cereal grains, the most popular of which is barley) in water and fermenting the resulting sweet liquid with yeast. It may be done in a brewery by a commercial brewer, at home by a homebrewer, or by a variety of traditional methods such as communally by the indigenous peoples in Brazil when making cauim. Brewing has taken place since around the 6th millennium BC, and archaeological evidence suggests that emerging civilizations including ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia brewed beer. Since the nineteenth century the brewing ind...

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    Brewer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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