How much does a food service manager make in Illinois?
$63,930a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Illinois. That is $30.74 an hour or $5,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.74
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,390Median: $63,930Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $52,250 | $25.12 | |
| Median | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| 75th | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.02 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Paducah, KY | $67,140 |
| Chicago, IL | $65,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,460 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,480 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,930 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,600 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,830 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,680 |
| Kankakee, IL | $60,420 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,240 |
| Bloomington, IL | $57,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 34. New Mexico | $65,210 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $64,750 |
| 36. Tennessee | $64,410 |
| 37. Illinois | $63,930 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $63,840 |
| 39. Alabama | $63,010 |
| 40. Ohio | $62,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.74 ($63,930 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $63,930 against $69,390 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Illinois rank for food service manager pay?
Illinois ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays food service managers the most?
Paducah, KY-IL, with a median of $67,140 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.