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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$36,550
- Champaign$35,670
- Springfield$34,920
- Peoria$34,810
- Rockford$34,180
- Bloomington$34,020
- Decatur$33,910
- Kankakee$33,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $36,550 | $35,670 | $33,350 | $29,880 | 104 |
| Champaign | $35,670 | $34,580 | $31,410 | $29,216 | 93 |
| Springfield | $34,920 | $34,800 | $31,200 | $28,651 | 93 |
| Peoria | $34,810 | $33,700 | $31,310 | $28,568 | 91 |
| Rockford | $34,180 | $31,670 | $31,200 | $28,093 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $34,020 | $33,540 | $31,290 | $27,972 | 94 |
| Decatur | $33,910 | $33,710 | $31,220 | $27,889 | 88 |
| Kankakee | $33,580 | $32,430 | $31,350 | $27,640 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
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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 35-3041.
- 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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