- Open jobs
- 2
- Agencies hiring
- 1
- Median pay in listings
- $19.30/hour
- Median wage in Illinois (BLS)
- $17.35/hour
Packer / Packaging pay in Illinois
The median wage for Packer / Packaging jobs in Illinois is $17.35 per hour ($36,088 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $19.30/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.
Agencies hiring for Packer / Packaging jobs in Illinois
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Express Employment Professionals | 2 | $19.30/hr |
Cities with the most Packer / Packaging jobs
Toluca (2)
FAQ
How much does a Packer / Packaging make in Illinois?
The median wage for Packer / Packaging jobs in Illinois is $17.35 per hour (about $36,088 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Packer / Packaging jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $19.30 per hour.
How many Packer / Packaging jobs are open in Illinois?
2 Packer / Packaging jobs from 1 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most warehouse and production jobs need no license or experience: you usually need to be 18+, pass a background check and drug screen, and be able to lift around 50 lb. Forklift jobs require an OSHA forklift certification, which many agencies provide for free.