Food Batchmakers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,770 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Philadelphia earn between $34,790 and $44,860.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,050 | $3,338 | $19.25 |
| Median | $37,010 | $3,084 | $17.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,790 | $2,899 | $16.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,860 | $3,738 | $21.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Philadelphia earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($42,990) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $40,050 | $37,010 | $32,350 | $49,770 | 2,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,990 | $39,920 | $31,370 | $59,310 | 8,160 |
| United States | $43,750 | $42,290 | $31,990 | $58,940 | 174,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Batchmakers salary after taxes in Philadelphia
On the average salary of $40,050, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $33,131 a year, or $2,761 a month and $1,274 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $33,676 | $2,806 |
| Working in PA | $33,131 | $2,761 |
| Working in DE | $32,704 | $2,725 |
| Working in MD | $32,669 | $2,722 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for food batchmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $40,050 buys what about $39,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 13th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Williamsport pays the most ($55,390).
- Williamsport$55,390
- Lancaster$45,670
- Allentown$44,770
- Gettysburg$44,360
- Harrisburg$44,310
- York$43,250
- Chambersburg$42,750
- Reading$42,180
- Scranton$42,040
- Philadelphia$40,050
Highest-paying cities for food batchmakers
Cedar Rapids, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,370).
- Cedar Rapids, IA$64,370
- Battle Creek, MI$60,740
- Lexington, KY$57,970
- Decatur, IL$57,270
- Williamsport, PA$55,390
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Food Batchmakers salary in Philadelphia: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$19.25 an hour on average, and $17.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $33,131 a year ($2,761 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,050. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,750).
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 51-3092; area Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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