Temp and flexible back of house team member positions in Chicago pay $14.98-$20.33/hr — 7% above the national average, with a cost of living 7% above the U.S. baseline.
$15-$20
Per Hour
$706
Weekly (40hrs)
107
Cost Index
CST
Time Zone
Back of House Team Members in Chicago earn $14.98-$20.33/hr, above the national average.
Back of House (BOH) Team Members keep the kitchen and prep areas running so the front of house can serve guests on time. The role spans whatever the kitchen needs on a given shift - prep, expo, dishwashing, line support, restocking, and end-of-night deep clean. Most casual-dining and fast-casual chains hire BOH as a single role rather than splitting it into prep/cook/dish.
Most back of house team member positions in Chicago are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Top Industries in Chicago
Monthly Costs
| $14–$16/hr |
| 82 |
| $1,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $14–$17/hr | 89 | $1,050 |
Calculated for Back of House Team Member in Chicago
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Back of House Team Member rate of $17.66/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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