Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Illinois - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Illinois)

$32,344

vs National

+9.8%

National: $29,453

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$35,042

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$32,344

+9.8% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$29,453

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Illinois earns $32,344 in nominal terms, which is 9.8% above the national average of $29,453. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,042 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
Rosary Hill Home, Inc.	$32,344	1
CLARIDGE HEALTHCARE CENTER	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make in Illinois?

The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Illinois is $32,344 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Illinois a good place to work as a Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?

A Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Illinois earns 9.8% more than the national median of $29,453, or $35,042 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.