Chef salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Chef make in Chicago, IL?

Median base salary

Government data

$60,770

Median $60,770
Low $40,330High $89,990

Based on 6,840 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$40,330
25th percentile
$51,990
75th percentile
$73,620
90th percentile
$89,990

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