The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Peoria, IL is $53,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,860.
Pay spans roughly $38,750 at the 10th percentile to $90,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.90 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as chefs and head cooks in Peoria, IL.
| Median (annual) | $53,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.90 |
| 10th percentile | $38,750 |
| 90th percentile | $90,110 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.