Median salary
$30.50/hr
per hour · USD
Typical range
$27.00/hr – $34.30/hr
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
88.9%
8 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
open right now
This work is paid by the hour, so the figures above are hourly rates — not an annual salary.
Salary trend
median · USD per hourTrend builds as new salary snapshots accrue — check back soon.
Salary distribution
USD per hour · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician- 2nd & 3rd Shift- LAFAYETTE, IN
AWS (Alternate Work Schedule)- Level 4 CNC Machinist Technician- 2 Shift Options- LAFAYETTE, IN
CNC Programmer I
CNC Machinist II (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
CNC Machinist II (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
CNC Machinist II (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
CNC Machinist I, 3rd shift
CNC Operator- East Peoria LL- 3rd Shift
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Caterpillar
|
$71,552 | 3 |
|
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
|
$56,160 | 3 |
|
Regal Rexnord
|
$63,440 | 2 |
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How much do CNC Operator roles in Illinois pay?
The median salary for CNC Operator roles in Illinois is $30.50/hr per year. Most pay falls between $27.00/hr (25th percentile) and $34.30/hr (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $26.83/hr to $34.40/hr.
These figures are computed live from 9 active CNC Operator roles in Illinois on JobsRadar, of which 8 (88.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid CNC Operator roles in Illinois include Caterpillar, Regal Rexnord and Mitsubishi Chemical Group.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average CNC Operator salary in Illinois?
- The median is $63,440 per year, with most pay between $56,160 and $71,344 (25th–75th percentile), based on 8 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the CNC Operator salary range in Illinois?
- Pay ranges from about $55,806 to $71,552 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $63,440. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.