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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Operator in Chicago, IL is $73,236. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,436 to a high of $103,685, with most professionals earning between $59,208 and $89,175.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ship Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $46,436 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $59,208 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $73,236 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $89,175 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ship Operator Salary $103,685 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $59,208 10% $46,436 90% $103,685 75% $89,175 $73,236 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Ship Operator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Ship Operator ranges from $59,208 to $89,175 with the average base salary of $73,236. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,340 to $89,262 with the average total cash compensation of $73,258.

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