Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs in Chicago, IL

26,030 shipping and receiving clerks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.95/hour ($47,740/year) median · 5% above the national median.

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The median shipping and receiving clerk salary in Chicago, IL is $22.95/hour ($47,740/year), with a typical range of $40,710 to $57,790 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Shipping and Receiving Clerk pay in Chicago, IL

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $40,710 $47,740 $57,790
25th$40,710 Median$47,740 75th$57,790 vs US5% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (SOC 43-5071, Shipping and Receiving Clerk). Full Shipping and Receiving Clerk salary guide →

What is a Shipping and Receiving Clerk salary in Chicago?

The median shipping and receiving clerk salary in Chicago, IL is $22.95/hour ($47,740/year), with a typical range of $40,710 to $57,790 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 26,030 shipping and receiving clerks employed in the Chicago metro area.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk 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.

Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical senior band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$40,579–$58,529
Common on
Ashby

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

Lead Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical lead band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$40,579–$53,373
Common on
Lever

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

Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical senior band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$43,443–$56,810
Common on
Lever

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

Lead Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical lead band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$44,875–$59,388
Common on
iCIMS

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

Mid Level Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Typical mid level band in Chicago
Example (illustrative)
Location
Chicago, IL
Typical pay range
$39,146–$52,514
Common on
iCIMS

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

Shipping and Receiving Clerk 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 Shipping and Receiving Clerk0–2 yrs$34,372
  2. Mid Shipping and Receiving Clerk2–5 yrs$45,353
  3. Senior Shipping and Receiving Clerk5–8 yrs$57,288
  4. Staff Shipping and Receiving Clerk8–12 yrs$69,223
  5. Lead Shipping and Receiving Clerk12+ yrs$81,158

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 43-5071, Shipping and Receiving Clerk).

Employers in the Shipping and Receiving Clerk hiring market in Chicago

  • Amazon
  • Target
  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco

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 Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs

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

Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does a Shipping and Receiving Clerk earn in Chicago, IL?
Median $22.95/hour ($47,740/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $40,710–$57,790. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs are there in Chicago?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 26,030 Shipping and Receiving Clerk 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 Shipping and Receiving Clerk?
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 Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs for me?
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