Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois

Chefs and Head Cooks in Illinois earn a median salary of $50,620 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -17% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 5,320 chefs and head cooks are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $39,070 to $63,570 depending on location.

$50,620 Avg median salary in Illinois
$63,570 Highest paying metro
$39,070 Lowest paying metro
5,320 Employed in Illinois

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      Chefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $63,570 $47,150 $80,100 4,470
      Rockford, IL $59,210 $45,710 $74,080 60
      Bloomington, IL $55,430 $44,880 $72,550 70
      Peoria, IL $53,880 $44,840 $78,800 110
      Champaign, IL $51,960 $45,810 $70,450 80
      Northwest Illinois $49,990 $40,480 $74,910 100
      South Illinois $47,840 $45,160 $70,240 80
      Springfield, IL $45,740 $42,240 $63,380 100
      East Central Illinois $45,160 $40,480 $49,990 60
      Kankakee, IL $44,970 $40,310 $59,780 30
      West Central Illinois $39,070 $36,490 $45,300 160

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