How much does a Press Brake Operator make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Press Brake Operator in the United States is $25. While Salary.com is seeing that Press Brake Operator salary in the US can go up to $31 or down to $21, but most earn between $23 and $28. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Press Brake Operator in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Press Brake Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Press Brake Operator Salary $21 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Press Brake Operator Salary $23 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Press Brake Operator Salary $25 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Press Brake Operator Salary $28 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Press Brake Operator Salary $31 US April 01, 2025
25% $23 10% $21 90% $31 75% $28 $25 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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25
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Press Brake Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Press Brake Operator ranges from $23 to $28 with the average hourly pay of $25. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $23 to $28 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $25.

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