Illinois Median
$39,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $44,080
State Rank
#31 of 51
41,030 employed here
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in Illinois?
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Illinois take home a median of $39,470 annually — roughly $18.98 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $44,080.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $32,010 while the top 10% make $65,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,170 and $54,020 a year.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,010 | $15.39 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,170 | $17.39 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $39,470 | $18.98 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,020 | $25.97 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,000 | $31.25 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in other states
Washington $59,400District of Columbia $57,170Connecticut $52,940Colorado $50,550Vermont $49,820New Hampshire $49,710Hawaii $48,880New Jersey $48,420Rhode Island $48,400Delaware $48,120Maine $47,990New York $47,190California $46,980Oregon $46,950Massachusetts $46,600Alaska $46,570Virginia $45,550Minnesota $45,270North Carolina $45,010Indiana $44,880North Dakota $44,720Florida $44,470Nevada $44,030Montana $44,010Pennsylvania $43,050Maryland $42,450South Dakota $40,640Arizona $40,550Tennessee $40,500Wisconsin $39,670New Mexico $39,310Nebraska $39,230Iowa $38,760Utah $38,750Georgia $38,600South Carolina $38,520Kansas $38,220Idaho $38,190Michigan $37,940Missouri $37,400Ohio $37,340Alabama $37,110Wyoming $36,820Mississippi $36,530Texas $36,480Kentucky $35,810Louisiana $35,800Oklahoma $35,420Arkansas $33,800West Virginia $33,070
Working as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Illinois
Nationally, about 1,223,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($39,470) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in Illinois?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Illinois is $39,470 per year, or about $18.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,010 at the entry level to $65,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers about 10% less than the national median of $44,080. Illinois ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,470 a year. About 41,030 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.