Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Illinois
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Illinois earn a median of $33,910 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
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
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200 median in Illinois
- Waiters and Waitresses$31,200 median in Illinois
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,680 median in Illinois
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,080 median in Illinois
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,960 median in Illinois
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,200 median in Illinois
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Illinois
How much do fast food and counter workers 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 fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.