Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Illinois
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Illinois earn a median of $37,440 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,440
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,840
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $48,130. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Illinois
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Illinois?
The median is $37,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $48,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.