DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$18,221
vs National
-15.6%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,741
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$18,221
-15.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Chicago, IL earns $18,221 in nominal terms, which is 15.6% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,741 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MO MO HOUSE CORP DBA NEPAL HOUSE | $31,429 | 1 |
| MO MO HOUSE CORP D/B/A NEPAL HOUSE | $26,811 | 1 |
| DANCEN GRILL RESTAURANT INC | $19,802 | 1 |
| CHICAGO FOOD CORP | $18,221 | 9 |
| Annapurna LLC | N/A | 1 |
| ENDY'S DELI INC. dba ALEX DELI | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Chicago, IL?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Chicago, IL is $18,221 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Chicago, IL earns 15.6% less than the national median of $21,600, or $19,741 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.