Chef / Culinary Professional in Illinois

Chefs create menus, lead kitchen brigades, and bring culinary visions to life. Executive chefs and restaurant owners can earn $100K+. Culinary school is one path, but working up through kitchens is equally valid — and many great chefs are self-taught.

$61,606 IL Median Salary
15% Growth Rate
1–2 years (AAS) or self-taught Training

💰 Chef / Culinary Professional Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Chef / Culinary Professionals in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$34,000
Median
$61,606
Experienced
$95,000

🎓 Chef / Culinary Professional Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: ServSafe Manager + ACF Certifications

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Chef / Culinary Professional Programs in Illinois

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Chef / Culinary Professional in Illinois

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Lake Land College

📍 Mattoon, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Joliet Junior College

📍 Joliet, IL
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Richland Community College

📍 Decatur, IL
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Moraine Valley Community College

📍 Palos Hills, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Kaskaskia College

📍 Centralia, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Elgin Community College

📍 Elgin, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Rend Lake College

📍 Ina, IL
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College of Lake County

📍 Grayslake, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Southwestern Illinois College

📍 Belleville, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Illinois Central College

📍 East Peoria, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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McHenry County College

📍 Crystal Lake, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Danville Area Community College

📍 Danville, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lincoln Land Community College

📍 Springfield, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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William Rainey Harper College

📍 Palatine, IL
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

📍 Chicago, IL
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Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Kishwaukee College

📍 Malta, IL
Certificate 2-4yr

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