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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$34,690
- Springfield$33,140
- Champaign$33,110
- Rockford$32,890
- Peoria$32,760
- Decatur$32,650
- Kankakee$32,420
- Bloomington$32,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $34,690 | $34,630 | $31,200 | $28,477 | 104 |
| Springfield | $33,140 | $31,350 | $31,200 | $27,309 | 93 |
| Champaign | $33,110 | $31,300 | $31,200 | $27,286 | 93 |
| Rockford | $32,890 | $31,640 | $31,200 | $27,120 | 92 |
| Peoria | $32,760 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $27,022 | 91 |
| Decatur | $32,650 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $26,939 | 88 |
| Kankakee | $32,420 | $31,220 | $31,200 | $26,766 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $32,280 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $26,660 | 94 |
*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 35-3023.
- 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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