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
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,440Highest 10%: $45,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 90th | $45,950 | $22.09 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $38,490 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,440 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,150 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,280 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 16. Utah | $38,010 |
| 17. Alaska | $37,780 |
| 18. Nevada | $37,780 |
| 19. Illinois | $37,440 |
| 20. New Mexico | $37,150 |
| 21. Maryland | $36,800 |
| 22. New York | $35,550 |
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 $35,880 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for cook pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays cooks the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $38,490 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.