How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Peoria?
$35,500a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 171
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,500Highest 10%: $44,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| 90th | $44,700 | $21.49 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| Chicago, IL | $39,930 |
| St. Louis, MO | $28,600 |
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 Server | $33,700 |
| Cook | $32,340 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $32,140 |
| Cook | $32,010 |
| Dishwasher | $31,610 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $17.07 ($35,500 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $35,500 against $35,840 nationally, 1% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $38,880, so Peoria pays 9% less.
Where does Peoria rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
59 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,700 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.