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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Illinois
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $36,000 | $35,360 | $33,040 | $29,465 | 104 |
| Champaign | $33,790 | $32,840 | $31,200 | $27,799 | 93 |
| Rockford | $33,690 | $33,380 | $31,260 | $27,723 | 92 |
| Peoria | $33,100 | $32,340 | $31,200 | $27,278 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $32,770 | $31,430 | $31,200 | $27,030 | 94 |
| Kankakee | $32,300 | $31,900 | $31,200 | $26,675 | 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 35-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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