Temp and flexible entry level cook 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
Top Industries in Chicago
Monthly Costs
Entry Level Cooks in Chicago earn $14.98-$20.33/hr, above the national average.
An Entry Level Cook learns the foundations of professional cooking while assisting line cooks and prep cooks during service. You handle basic food prep, follow recipes, run plates to the pass, and pick up technique on the job - the standard starting point for a US kitchen career.
Most entry level cook positions in Chicago are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Calculated for Entry Level Cook in Chicago
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Entry Level Cook rate of $17.66/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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