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Warehouse Packer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$17.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,392/year ($2,449/month) for a single filer
Warehouse Packer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,270 Warehouse Packer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 53-7064, “Packers and Packagers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Warehouse Packer salary of $36,090 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 $29,392 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,151 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,761 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,786 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,392 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,449 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Warehouse Packer make in Illinois?
- The median Warehouse Packer salary in Illinois is $36,090 per year ($17.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,230 and $40,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Warehouse Packer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $36,090, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $29,392 per year ($2,449 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Warehouse Packer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 23,270 Warehouse Packer 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.