Baristas Salary in Illinois
Baristas in Illinois earn a median of $33,910 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 127,590
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $37,330. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,240 median in Illinois
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200 median in Illinois
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,960 median in Illinois
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,910 median in Illinois
- Waiters and Waitresses$31,200 median in Illinois
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,080 median in Illinois
Baristas pay in Illinois
How much do baristas make in Illinois?
The median is $33,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $37,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.