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Welder Jobs in Illinois.

Illinois is anchored by Chicago's finance, manufacturing, and logistics economy, with agriculture, healthcare, and education across the rest of the state. Browse jobs in Illinois from companies hiring across every field.

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Total jobs
13
positions indexed
New today
0
last 24 hours
Companies
7
actively hiring
Worldwide remote
0
from anywhere

How many Welder jobs in Illinois are there right now?

There are 13 open Welder jobs in Illinois on JobsRadar right now, from 7 companies hiring directly. 11 of them disclose pay, with a median of $58,770 a year and most offers between $55,453 and $71,313. The board was last refreshed on November 8, 2026 at 11:06 UTC.

Welder salary range in Illinois

$26.66/hr 25th
$28.25/hr Median
$34.29/hr 75th
$23.88/hr
$39.25/hr
Box 25th–75th · whiskers 10th–90th Full range $22.55/hr – $50.00/hr · outliers off-axis
Based on 11 disclosed live listings
Updated Nov 7, 2026 from live listings
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Republic Services
Welder
Republic Services
⚡ Apply early Rock Falls, IL, USA Onsite $46,592–$64,064
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago
nVent
Welder Operator
nVent
⚡ Apply early Centralia, IL, US Onsite $30,784–$57,200
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago
Caterpillar
Welder - 2nd/3rd Shifts - Sign-On Bonus
Caterpillar
⚡ Apply early Pontiac, Illinois Onsite $55,453–$55,453
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 3d ago
WO
Laser Welder 2nd shift
Woodward
⚡ Apply early Niles, IL, US Onsite $34,299–$46,904
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4d ago
Republic Services
Container Shop Welder
Republic Services
⚡ Apply early Melrose Park, IL, USA Onsite $81,640–$81,640
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 5d ago
Caterpillar
Early Career Welder - Decatur, IL
Caterpillar
⚡ Apply early Decatur, Illinois Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Caterpillar
Experienced Welder - Decatur, IL
Caterpillar
⚡ Apply early Decatur, Illinois Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 6d ago
Caterpillar
Welder - Heartland Specialized Training Program
Caterpillar
⚡ Apply early Pontiac, Illinois Onsite $55,453–$55,453
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Holman
Welder
Holman
⚡ Apply early Bartlett, IL (US) Onsite $42,723–$56,597
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1mo ago
CC
Welder IV
Crane Company
⚡ Apply early Bolingbrook, Illinois Onsite $83,200–$104,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1mo ago
Republic Services
Compactor Shop Welder (Electrical or Hydraulics Required)
Republic Services
⚡ Apply early Chicago, IL, USA Onsite $72,800–$86,320
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1mo ago
Caterpillar
Welder -2nd Shift- East Peoria LL- HIRING & RETENTION BONUS
Caterpillar
⚡ Apply early East Peoria, Illinois Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2mos ago
GP
Welder
Genuine Parts Company
⚡ Apply early Woodridge, IL, USA Onsite $51,085–$66,456 ⚠ 6mo+ old
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 9mos ago

Frequently asked questions

How many Welder jobs in Illinois are open right now?
13 Welder jobs in Illinois are open across 7 companies, as of November 8, 2026.
What do Welder jobs in Illinois pay?
Across the 11 Welder jobs in Illinois that disclose pay, the median is $58,770 a year, and the middle half of offers falls between $55,453 and $71,313.
Which companies are hiring Welder jobs in Illinois?
Republic Services, nVent, Caterpillar, Woodward and Holman are among the 7 companies currently hiring Welder jobs in Illinois.
How current are these listings?
Every listing comes straight from the employer’s own careers system and is re-checked three times a day. This page was last updated on November 8, 2026 at 11:06 UTC.

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