How much does a Loader Operator make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loader Operator in Gary, IN is $42,406. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $35,313 to a high of $51,419, with most professionals earning between $38,693 and $47,124.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Loader Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $35,313 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $38,693 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $42,406 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $47,124 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $51,419 Gary,IN March 01, 2025
25% $38,693 10% $35,313 90% $51,419 75% $47,124 $42,406 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Loader Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Materials Handler II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Loader Operator in Gary, IN. The base salary for Loader Operator ranges from $38,693 to $47,124 with the average base salary of $42,406. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,991 to $48,031 with the average total cash compensation of $42,937.

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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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