Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Illinois
Ranked #32 of 51 · IL
5.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,810 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $58,830
Employment 8,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,330P25 $50,000 Median $58,830P75 $73,620P90 $88,420
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Illinois earn between $40,330 and $88,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Illinois is $62,810, about 5.8% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $60,770 | $64,510 | 6,840 |
| Bloomington, IL | $55,700 | $57,290 | 100 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $48,150 | $57,920 | 110 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,100 | $56,190 | 100 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $48,040 | $53,240 | 130 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,800 | $56,750 | 190 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,740 | $53,670 | 130 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $47,540 | $53,200 | 100 |