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Bakers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$39,820
- Kankakee$38,880
- Champaign$37,850
- Peoria$37,210
- Rockford$37,200
- Bloomington$36,470
- Springfield$36,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $39,820 | $37,230 | $35,910 | $32,345 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $38,880 | $39,570 | $35,240 | $31,637 | 96 |
| Champaign | $37,850 | $36,580 | $34,780 | $30,860 | 93 |
| Peoria | $37,210 | $34,470 | $31,200 | $30,377 | 91 |
| Rockford | $37,200 | $35,870 | $31,200 | $30,370 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $36,470 | $34,440 | $31,200 | $29,819 | 94 |
| Springfield | $36,350 | $34,540 | $31,660 | $29,729 | 93 |
*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 51-3011.
- 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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