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Farmworker Salary in Illinois (2026)
$19.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,132/year ($2,761/month) for a single filer
Illinois is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Farmworkers (4th of 50), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 2,850 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $41,050 a year — though pay ranges from $31,700 for newcomers to $51,010 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,850 Farmworker jobs in Illinois (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Farmworker salary of $41,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,132 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $41,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,746 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,140 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,032 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,132 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,761 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in Illinois?
- The median Farmworker salary in Illinois is $41,050 per year ($19.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,920 and $46,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $41,050, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $33,132 per year ($2,761 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 2,850 Farmworker jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.