salary$40,550 a year$20 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,440per year
Jobs in the area157,920people work this job
Can a warehouse worker afford Chicago?
Expensive. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 58.7% of the median warehouse worker salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Warehouse Worker pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Chicago
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a warehouse worker make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a warehouse worker in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $40,550 a year ($20 an hour). Most earn between $31,860 and $56,440.
Can a warehouse worker afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 58.7% of the median warehouse worker salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.