How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Illinois?
$33,910a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Illinois. That is $16.30 an hour or $2,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.30
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 127,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,910Highest 10%: $37,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 75th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 90th | $37,330 | $17.95 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $34,630 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,640 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,350 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,300 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,260 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,810 |
| Paducah, KY | $27,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 11. Maine | $34,710 |
| 12. Arizona | $34,230 |
| 13. New Jersey | $34,150 |
| 14. Illinois | $33,910 |
| 15. Maryland | $33,660 |
| 16. Alaska | $33,280 |
| 17. Nevada | $31,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.30 ($33,910 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $33,910 against $31,200 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Illinois rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Illinois ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $34,630 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.