How much does a cook make in Springfield?
$36,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $17.57 an hour or $3,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 157 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,450Median: $36,550Highest 10%: $44,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,450 | $15.12 | |
| 25th | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 75th | $38,870 | $18.69 | |
| 90th | $44,340 | $21.32 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Chicago, IL | $38,930 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,690 |
| 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 |
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 | $35,600 |
| 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 $17.57 ($36,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $36,550 against $37,390 nationally, 2% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,580, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for cook pay?
157 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,340 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.