How much does a barber make in Illinois?
$65,430a year
Median yearly pay for barbers in Illinois. That is $31.46 an hour or $5,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.46
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 36
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,460Median: $65,430Highest 10%: $71,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,460 | $15.13 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $65,430 | $31.46 | |
| 75th | $71,930 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $71,990 | $34.61 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $57,960 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for barbers.
| 1. Oregon | $77,430 |
| 2. Illinois | $65,430 |
| 3. Colorado | $61,500 |
| 4. Washington | $61,150 |
| 5. Iowa | $58,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a barber make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.46 ($65,430 a year).
Do barbers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $65,430 against $38,210 nationally, 71% more.
Where does Illinois rank for barber pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays barbers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $57,960 a year.
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.