The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Kankakee, IL is $44,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,020.
Pay spans roughly $38,910 at the 10th percentile to $77,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.62 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as chefs and head cooks in Kankakee, IL.
| Median (annual) | $44,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.62 |
| 10th percentile | $38,910 |
| 90th percentile | $77,910 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.