As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cake Decorator in Illinois is $28,294, equivalent to $14 per hour, $544 weekly, or $2,358 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cake Decorator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cake Decorator in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $23,897 to $32,137. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($25,993) and 75th percentile ($30,305), while top earners (90th percentile) make $32,137 per year. This $4,312 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Foodservice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois Cake Decorator often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for Cake Decorator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cake Decorator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $23,897 IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $25,993 IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $28,294 IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $30,305 IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cake Decorator Salary $32,137 IL February 01, 2026
25% $25,993 10% $23,897 90% $32,137 75% $30,305 $28,294 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cake Decorator ?

Cake decorating is one of the sugar arts that uses icing or frosting and other edible decorative elements to make plain cakes more visually interesting. Alternatively, cakes can be molded and sculpted to resemble three-dimensional persons, places and things. Cakes are decorated to mark a special celebration (such as a birthday or wedding). They can also mark national or religious holidays, or be used to promote commercial enterprises. However, cakes may be baked and decorated for almost any social occasion....

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $31,025 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $30,917 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $28,221 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $28,377 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $28,767 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $30,917 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $28,257 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $28,037 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $28,767 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $27,383 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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    Cake Decorator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    2 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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