How much does a building cleaning worker make in Chicago?
$45,680a year
Median yearly pay for building cleaning workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.96 an hour or $3,807 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.96
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 34
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $45,680Highest 10%: $94,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 75th | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $94,360 | $45.37 |
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| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a building cleaning worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.96 ($45,680 a year).
Do building cleaning workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $45,680 against $44,040 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for building cleaning worker pay?
17 of 34 metro areas with data.
How much does a building cleaning worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,360 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.