Food Preparation Workers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #20 of 51 · IL
2.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,260 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $34,850
Employment 34,820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $31,200 Median $34,850P75 $37,880P90 $44,990
About 80% of food preparation workerss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $44,990. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean food preparation workers salary in Illinois is $36,260, about 2.7% above the U.S. average ($35,290). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,410 | $36,980 | 27,100 |
| Decatur, IL | $33,450 | $34,380 | 200 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,530 | $34,330 | 720 |
| Springfield, IL | $32,530 | $33,860 | 510 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,140 | $34,050 | 770 |
| Bloomington, IL | $32,030 | $33,590 | 580 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $31,850 | $34,180 | 660 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $31,450 | $33,310 | 930 |