Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $45,740 -25% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $33,220
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 100
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,220
    25th
    $42,240
    50th (median)
    $45,740
    75th
    $63,380
    90th
    $78,890

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 61% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Huntsville, AL $70,960
    Mobile, AL $66,440
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $65,780
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $65,290
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $64,590

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,240
    Bartenders $29,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,650
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $33,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Springfield, IL is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.70 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Springfield, IL is 25% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Springfield?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $33,220 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,240.