Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$58,830

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.29

per hour

Employment

8,290

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-5.8%

National: $62,470

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,470, Illinois pays 5.8% LESS for Chefs and Head Cooks positions.

Purchasing Power

$60,400

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$40,330

25th

$50,000

Median

$58,830

75th

$73,620

90th

$88,420

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).