How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$35,600a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.12
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 254 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,600Highest 10%: $43,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 75th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 90th | $43,510 | $20.92 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
| Paducah, KY | $35,310 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,580 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $33,880 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $48,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,450 |
| Cook | $36,550 |
| Food Server | $34,800 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,530 |
| Dishwasher | $32,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,350 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $17.12 ($35,600 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $35,600 against $37,450 nationally, 5% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,440, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
254 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,510 or more.
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.