How much does a barber make in Chicago?
$49,700a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $23.89 an hour or $4,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.89
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 38
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $49,700Highest 10%: $71,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Median | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| 75th | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $71,930 | $34.58 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for barbers.
| St. Louis, MO | $57,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $23.89 ($49,700 a year).
Do barbers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $49,700 against $38,210 nationally, 30% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $65,430, so Chicago pays 24% less.
Where does Chicago rank for barber pay?
10 of 38 metro areas with data.
How much does a barber make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,930 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.