Cooks (Restaurant) Salary in Illinois
Cooks (Restaurant) in Illinois earn a median of $37,580 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($37,390)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,540
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $46,460. Nationally the range is $28,700 to $47,900.
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Cooks (Restaurant) pay in Illinois
How much do cooks (restaurant) make in Illinois?
The median is $37,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $46,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cooks (restaurant)?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $37,390). Living costs are not included.