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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$64,510
- Bloomington$57,290
- Peoria$56,750
- Springfield$56,190
- Rockford$53,670
- Champaign$53,240
- Kankakee$51,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $64,510 | $60,770 | $51,990 | $50,962 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $57,290 | $55,700 | $45,970 | $45,518 | 94 |
| Peoria | $56,750 | $47,800 | $47,300 | $45,111 | 91 |
| Springfield | $56,190 | $48,100 | $46,950 | $44,688 | 93 |
| Rockford | $53,670 | $47,740 | $46,520 | $42,788 | 92 |
| Champaign | $53,240 | $48,040 | $46,430 | $42,464 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $51,650 | $47,160 | $46,660 | $41,265 | 96 |
*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 35-1011.
- 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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