How much does a food preparation worker make in Peoria?
$32,140a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.45 an hour or $2,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.45
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,140Highest 10%: $40,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,140 | $15.45 | |
| 75th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 90th | $40,260 | $19.36 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Chicago, IL | $35,410 |
| Decatur, IL | $33,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $32,530 |
| St. Louis, MO | $32,400 |
| Bloomington, IL | $32,030 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,850 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,860 |
| Paducah, KY | $27,210 |
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 |
| Cook | $32,340 |
| Cook | $32,010 |
| Dishwasher | $31,610 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.45 ($32,140 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $32,140 against $35,320 nationally, 9% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,850, so Peoria pays 8% less.
Where does Peoria rank for food preparation worker pay?
207 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,260 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.