Cargill employees working as Machine Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Machine Operator professionals at Cargill worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Machine Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,364 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,401 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Machine Operator at Cargill is $50,509 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $69,614 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $43,063 (25th percentile) and $59,867 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by Cargill Machine Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $21 and $29 per hour.
Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $3,589 and $4,989 monthly.
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