How much does a cook make in Illinois?
$37,440a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Illinois. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $48,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,560 | $16.62 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 90th | $48,130 | $23.14 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $38,330 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,290 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,950 |
| Decatur, IL | $36,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,740 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $35,310 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,580 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 22. Wisconsin | $38,650 |
| 23. Utah | $38,200 |
| 24. Virginia | $37,890 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 26. Montana | $37,150 |
| 27. Wyoming | $36,940 |
| 28. Michigan | $36,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.00 ($37,440 a year).
Do cooks make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $37,440 against $37,450 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cook pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cooks the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $38,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.