Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Dishwasher jobs in Chicago, IL

11,910 dishwashers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.71/hour ($36,850/year) median · 6% above the national median.

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The median dishwasher salary in Chicago, IL is $17.71/hour ($36,850/year), with a typical range of $34,840 to $38,720 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Dishwasher pay in Chicago, IL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Dishwashers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $34,840 $36,850 $38,720
25th$34,840 Median$36,850 75th$38,720 vs US6% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher). Full Dishwasher salary guide →

What is a Dishwasher salary in Chicago?

The median dishwasher salary in Chicago, IL is $17.71/hour ($36,850/year), with a typical range of $34,840 to $38,720 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 11,910 dishwashers employed in the Chicago metro area.

Dishwasher pay bands in Chicago by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Dishwasher

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$34,639–$41,861
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Dishwasher

Typical entry level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$32,427–$45,841
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Dishwasher

Typical senior band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$30,769–$45,841
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Dishwasher

Typical entry level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$30,217–$41,861
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Dishwasher

Typical lead band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$35,191–$42,524
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Dishwasher Career Ladder — Chicago Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Dishwasher0–2 yrs$26,532
  2. Mid Dishwasher2–5 yrs$35,007
  3. Senior Dishwasher5–8 yrs$44,220
  4. Staff Dishwasher8–12 yrs$53,432
  5. Lead Dishwasher12+ yrs$62,645

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-9021, Dishwasher).

Employers in the Dishwasher hiring market in Chicago

  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Chicago post Dishwasher jobs

Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Dishwasher roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Dishwasher in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does a Dishwasher earn in Chicago, IL?
Median $17.71/hour ($36,850/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $34,840–$38,720. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Chicago?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 11,910 Dishwasher roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Dishwasher?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Dishwasher jobs for me?
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