Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #15 of 51 · IL
6.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,280 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $33,910
Employment 127,590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $31,200 Median $33,910P75 $35,990P90 $37,330
About 80% of fast food and counter workerss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $37,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fast food and counter workers salary in Illinois is $34,280, about 6.6% above the U.S. average ($32,150). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $34,630 | $34,690 | 97,280 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,640 | $32,890 | 3,630 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,350 | $33,140 | 1,760 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $31,300 | $33,110 | 2,890 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,220 | $32,420 | 1,220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 | $32,280 | 2,430 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,200 | $32,650 | 970 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | $32,280 | 4,590 |