As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chocolatier in Aurora, IL is $26,836, equivalent to $13 per hour, $516 weekly, or $2,236 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chocolatier in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chocolatier in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $21,789 to $30,325. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($24,194) and 75th percentile ($28,662), while top earners (90th percentile) make $30,325 per year. This $4,468 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or Customer Satisfaction, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Chocolatier often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Chocolatier 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
Chocolatier Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $21,789 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $24,194 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $26,836 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $28,662 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chocolatier Salary $30,325 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25% $24,194 10% $21,789 90% $30,325 75% $28,662 $26,836 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chocolatier

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Pastry Chef

    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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28662
26836

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27463
36282
31493
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chocolatier in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Chocolatier ranges from $24,194 to $28,662 with the average base salary of $26,836. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,463 to $36,282 with the average total cash compensation of $31,493.
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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