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Press Machine Operator Salary in Illinois (2026)
$23.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,118/year ($3,260/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 8th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 8,060 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $48,990 a year — though pay ranges from $36,960 for newcomers to $73,270 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,060 Press Machine Operator jobs in Illinois (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $48,990 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 $39,118 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,699 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,748 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,425 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,260 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Illinois?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Illinois is $48,990 per year ($23.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,670 and $59,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $48,990, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $39,118 per year ($3,260 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 8,060 Press Machine Operator 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.