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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$35,650
- Bloomington$35,320
- Decatur$35,310
- Rockford$35,200
- Kankakee$34,960
- Champaign$34,920
- Springfield$34,920
- Peoria$34,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $35,650 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $29,201 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $35,320 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,952 | 94 |
| Decatur | $35,310 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,945 | 88 |
| Rockford | $35,200 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,862 | 92 |
| Kankakee | $34,960 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,681 | 96 |
| Champaign | $34,920 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,651 | 93 |
| Springfield | $34,920 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,651 | 93 |
| Peoria | $34,900 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,636 | 91 |
*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 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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