Lathe Operator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Lathe Operator Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Lathe Operator make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lathe Operator in Chicago, IL is $69,248. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,680 to a high of $84,453, with most professionals earning between $61,099 and $77,207.

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10th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $53,680 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $61,099 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $69,248 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $77,207 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lathe Operator Salary $84,453 Chicago,IL March 01, 2025
25% $61,099 10% $53,680 90% $84,453 75% $77,207 $69,248 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Lathe Operator

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Tool and Die Maker II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
61099
77207
69248

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
62137
78881
70373
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lathe Operator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lathe Operator ranges from $61,099 to $77,207 with the average base salary of $69,248. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,137 to $78,881 with the average total cash compensation of $70,373.

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Skills associated with Lathe Operator: Machining

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