Food Preparation Workers Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$34,850

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.75

per hour

Employment

34,820

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-1.3%

National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Illinois pays 1.3% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,780

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

45%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$31,200

25th

$31,200

Median

$34,850

75th

$37,880

90th

$44,990

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