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Bartenders average salary by city in Illinois
- Champaign$36,260
- Kankakee$35,970
- Bloomington$35,960
- Chicago$35,740
- Springfield$35,620
- Peoria$35,140
- Decatur$35,020
- Rockford$34,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $36,260 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $29,661 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $35,970 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $29,442 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $35,960 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $29,435 | 94 |
| Chicago | $35,740 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $29,269 | 104 |
| Springfield | $35,620 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $29,179 | 93 |
| Peoria | $35,140 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,817 | 91 |
| Decatur | $35,020 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,726 | 88 |
| Rockford | $34,450 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,296 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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