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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$42,770
- Kankakee$42,020
- Champaign$40,750
- Bloomington$39,310
- Rockford$38,600
- Springfield$38,450
- Peoria$38,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $42,770 | $40,410 | $36,490 | $34,570 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $42,020 | $40,480 | $31,680 | $34,004 | 96 |
| Champaign | $40,750 | $37,960 | $34,560 | $33,047 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $39,310 | $36,400 | $31,200 | $31,961 | 94 |
| Rockford | $38,600 | $35,360 | $31,220 | $31,425 | 92 |
| Springfield | $38,450 | $35,860 | $33,700 | $31,312 | 93 |
| Peoria | $38,340 | $35,490 | $31,250 | $31,229 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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