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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Illinois
- Decatur$42,000
- Chicago$38,570
- Peoria$37,700
- Champaign$36,790
- Rockford$35,820
- Springfield$35,050
- Kankakee$34,850
- Bloomington$34,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $42,000 | $38,570 | $33,890 | $33,989 | 88 |
| Chicago | $38,570 | $36,180 | $34,840 | $31,403 | 104 |
| Peoria | $37,700 | $37,050 | $33,350 | $30,747 | 91 |
| Champaign | $36,790 | $35,150 | $31,850 | $30,061 | 93 |
| Rockford | $35,820 | $34,830 | $34,630 | $29,329 | 92 |
| Springfield | $35,050 | $33,410 | $31,200 | $28,749 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $34,850 | $32,370 | $31,200 | $28,598 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $34,830 | $31,730 | $31,200 | $28,583 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7064.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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