Food Preparation Workers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Food Preparation Workers in Illinois earn a median salary of $31,195 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.8% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 29,180 food preparation workers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,950 to $35,020 depending on location.
$31,195
Avg median salary in Illinois
$35,020
Highest paying metro
$29,950
Lowest paying metro
29,180
Employed in Illinois
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $35,020 | $29,990 | $38,320 | 24,090 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,660 | $29,620 | $34,460 | 480 |
| Champaign, IL | $31,580 | $29,670 | $35,750 | 490 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,300 | $29,660 | $35,210 | 380 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,280 | $29,600 | $35,140 | 540 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,250 | $29,790 | $34,390 | 150 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,160 | $29,660 | $34,620 | 580 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30,510 | $29,120 | $33,450 | 140 |
| East Central Illinois | $30,290 | $29,480 | $33,590 | 530 |
| West Central Illinois | $30,230 | $29,340 | $32,920 | 660 |
| Northwest Illinois | $30,110 | $29,240 | $31,500 | 560 |
| South Illinois | $29,950 | $29,220 | $32,360 | 580 |