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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$40,800
- Champaign$40,400
- Bloomington$39,170
- Decatur$37,970
- Kankakee$37,300
- Peoria$36,910
- Springfield$36,400
- Rockford$35,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $40,800 | $38,290 | $36,170 | $33,084 | 104 |
| Champaign | $40,400 | $38,330 | $35,260 | $32,783 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $39,170 | $37,950 | $33,630 | $31,855 | 94 |
| Decatur | $37,970 | $36,750 | $32,320 | $30,950 | 88 |
| Kankakee | $37,300 | $35,200 | $32,610 | $30,445 | 96 |
| Peoria | $36,910 | $35,980 | $33,300 | $30,151 | 91 |
| Springfield | $36,400 | $35,600 | $31,200 | $29,767 | 93 |
| Rockford | $35,790 | $34,580 | $31,200 | $29,307 | 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 35-2012.
- 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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