Frito-Lay employees working as Packaging Machine Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 62 ratings. This is in line with the average of Packaging Machine Operator professionals at Frito-Lay worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Packaging Machine Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,358 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,406 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Packaging Machine Operator at Frito-Lay is $47,874 per year or $23 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $65,931 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $40,862 (25th percentile) and $56,723 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 113 salaries submitted by Frito-Lay Packaging Machine Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Packaging Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $20 and $27 per hour.
Packaging Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $3,405 and $4,727 monthly.