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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Illinois (2025)

Estimated pay for Heavy Equipment Operators working in Illinois, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.

$55,000
Annual in IL
$26.4/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,583
Monthly
$1,058
Weekly

Illinois vs. National Median

$55,000
Illinois
$54,060
National Median
+$940 (+2%) vs. national

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