DOL Median (Illinois)
$23,046
vs National
+37.5%
National: $16,765BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$24,969
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$23,046
+37.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$16,765
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cooks, Fast Food in Illinois earns $23,046 in nominal terms, which is 37.5% above the national average of $16,765. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $24,969 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chopo Chicken, LLC | $59,000 | 1 |
| PIT STOP CORNER CAFE LLC | $23,046 | 2 |
| JNW INC /DBA GREAT STEAK & POTATO | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cooks, Fast Food make in Illinois?
The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Illinois is $23,046 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Cooks, Fast Food?
A Cooks, Fast Food in Illinois earns 37.5% more than the national median of $16,765, or $24,969 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.