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Machinist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$28.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,304/year ($3,859/month) for a single filer
Machinist pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,520 Machinist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 51-4041, “Machinists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Machinist salary of $58,520 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 $46,304 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,842 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,477 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,897 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,304 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,859 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Machinist make in Illinois?
- The median Machinist salary in Illinois is $58,520 per year ($28.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,380 and $65,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Machinist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $58,520, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $46,304 per year ($3,859 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Machinist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 16,520 Machinist 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.