Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$31,200

per year

Hourly Rate

$15.00

per hour

Employment

72,900

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-11.4%

National: $35,230

Compared to the national median of $35,230, Illinois pays 11.4% LESS for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,033

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

50%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$31,200

25th

$31,200

Median

$31,200

75th

$32,720

90th

$49,470

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