salary$36,040 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,120per year
Jobs in the area1,420people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Peoria?
Expensive. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 38.4% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Peoria, IL area is $36,040 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $31,200 and $43,120.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 38.4% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.