Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $30,228 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.8% vs the national median of $30,480. An estimated 137,880 fast food and counter workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,460 to $33,020 depending on location.
$30,228
Avg median salary in Illinois
$33,020
Highest paying metro
$29,460
Lowest paying metro
137,880
Employed in Illinois
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Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $33,020 | $30,380 | $35,060 | 104,270 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30,830 | $29,500 | $31,810 | 1,430 |
| Rockford, IL | $30,340 | $29,590 | $32,170 | 4,190 |
| Champaign, IL | $30,270 | $29,560 | $32,970 | 2,780 |
| East Central Illinois | $30,140 | $29,150 | $31,850 | 4,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $29,970 | $29,250 | $31,730 | 3,940 |
| Springfield, IL | $29,950 | $29,120 | $33,240 | 2,170 |
| West Central Illinois | $29,790 | $29,120 | $30,980 | 4,260 |
| Northwest Illinois | $29,720 | $29,120 | $30,570 | 3,270 |
| South Illinois | $29,630 | $29,120 | $30,690 | 3,640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $29,610 | $29,120 | $31,340 | 2,660 |
| Decatur, IL | $29,460 | $29,120 | $32,800 | 1,090 |