Chefs and Head Cooks in Illinois
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Illinois | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $61,450 | $60,990 | +0.8% vs US |
| State Rank | #19 of 54 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 5,540 jobs | 182,320 jobs | 3.0% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,290 | $16.97 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,960 | $22.10 |
| Median | $61,450 | $29.54 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,520 | $37.75 |
| 90th Percentile | $95,830 | $46.07 |
