How much does a food server make in Kankakee?
$32,430a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $15.59 an hour or $2,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.59
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,430Highest 10%: $36,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,350 | $15.07 | |
| Median | $32,430 | $15.59 | |
| 75th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 90th | $36,410 | $17.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Chicago, IL | $35,670 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,800 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,340 |
| Decatur, IL | $33,710 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,700 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,540 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,730 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,090 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,320 |
| Cook | $35,560 |
| Cook | $35,200 |
| Cook | $31,900 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,220 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,200 |
| Bartender | $31,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $31,200 |
| Dishwasher | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $15.59 ($32,430 a year).
Do food servers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $32,430 against $35,360 nationally, 8% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,080, so Kankakee pays 8% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for food server pay?
196 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,410 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.