Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Waiters and Waitresses in Illinois earn a median salary of $29,120 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.7% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 82,550 waiters and waitresses are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,120 to $29,120 depending on location.
$29,120
Avg median salary in Illinois
$29,120
Highest paying metro
$29,120
Lowest paying metro
82,550
Employed in Illinois
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,120 | 1,540 |
| Champaign, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $30,300 | 1,640 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $29,120 | $29,120 | $37,100 | 64,010 |
| Decatur, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,280 | 590 |
| East Central Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $34,430 | 2,030 |
| Kankakee, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,120 | 590 |
| Northwest Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,300 | 1,890 |
| Peoria, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,560 | 2,420 |
| Rockford, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $29,580 | 1,820 |
| South Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $30,750 | 1,930 |
| Springfield, IL | $29,120 | $29,120 | $30,490 | 1,840 |
| West Central Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $33,990 | 2,250 |