How much does a food server make in Peoria?
$33,700a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $16.20 an hour or $2,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.20
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,700Highest 10%: $38,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,310 | $15.05 | |
| Median | $33,700 | $16.20 | |
| 75th | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| 90th | $38,990 | $18.75 |
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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $33,540 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,730 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,090 |
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 |
| 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 server make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $16.20 ($33,700 a year).
Do food servers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $33,700 against $35,360 nationally, 5% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,080, so Peoria pays 4% less.
Where does Peoria rank for food server pay?
166 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,990 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.