How much does a cleaning make in Chicago?

$46,130a year

Median yearly pay for cleanings in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,844 a month.

Hourly: $22.18
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 21 of 69
Jobs in the area: 150

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,190Median: $46,130Highest 10%: $55,420

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,190	$17.88
25th	$43,470	$20.90
Median	$46,130	$22.18
75th	$55,420	$26.64
90th	$55,420	$26.64

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for cleanings.

St. Louis, MO

$44,240

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Related jobs in Chicago

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$123,500
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$115,800
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$111,400
Gas Plant Operator	$102,800
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$101,600
Plant and System Operator	$80,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$79,290
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,500
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$69,400
Model Maker	$68,890

Salaries for every job in Chicago, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cleaning make an hour in Chicago?

The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.18 ($46,130 a year).

Do cleanings make more in Chicago than the national average?

Yes: $46,130 against $43,530 nationally, 6% more.

How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $43,740, so Chicago pays 5% more.

Where does Chicago rank for cleaning pay?

21 of 69 metro areas with data.

How much does a cleaning make starting out in Chicago?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,420 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.