How much does a cook make in Illinois?
$37,580a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Illinois. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,580Highest 10%: $46,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $45,010 | $21.64 | |
| 90th | $46,460 | $22.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,930 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,690 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,550 |
| Decatur, IL | $36,440 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,040 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,040 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,560 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,310 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $34,870 |
| Paducah, KY | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 18. Montana | $38,060 |
| 19. Delaware | $37,840 |
| 20. Maryland | $37,820 |
| 21. Illinois | $37,580 |
| 22. Nebraska | $37,030 |
| 23. Florida | $37,020 |
| 24. Michigan | $36,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.07 ($37,580 a year).
Do cooks make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $37,580 against $37,390 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cook pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cooks the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,930 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.