Illinois

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$39,210
+1.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$18.85
 
10th Percentile
$31,200
Entry level
90th Percentile
$48,130
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Institution and Cafeterias in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $48,130, with a mean of $39,210. The national average for this role is $38,809.

$39,210 mean
10th Percentile$31,20090th Percentile$48,130

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$39,210
National Average$38,809
Hawaii$52,100
Washington$51,290
Alaska$49,410
Massachusetts$48,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.