How much does a cook make in Peoria?
$32,340a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.55 an hour or $2,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.55
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,340Highest 10%: $37,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| 75th | $34,020 | $16.36 | |
| 90th | $37,490 | $18.02 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Chicago, IL | $35,360 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,380 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,840 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $30,860 |
| Davenport, IA | $30,460 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,820 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $47,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,510 |
| Cook | $36,040 |
| Cook | $35,980 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $35,500 |
| Food Server | $33,700 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,140 |
| Cook | $32,010 |
| Dishwasher | $31,610 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.55 ($32,340 a year).
Do cooks make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $32,340 against $30,890 nationally, 5% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,960, so Peoria pays 7% less.
Where does Peoria rank for cook pay?
95 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,490 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.