How much does a grounds maintenance worker make in Chicago?
$57,870a year
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $27.82 an hour or $4,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.82
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 62
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,540Median: $57,870Highest 10%: $80,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,540 | $23.82 | |
| 25th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $57,870 | $27.82 | |
| 75th | $74,820 | $35.97 | |
| 90th | $80,080 | $38.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for grounds maintenance workers.
| St. Louis, MO | $60,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $27.82 ($57,870 a year).
Do grounds maintenance workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $57,870 against $46,860 nationally, 23% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $50,150, so Chicago pays 15% more.
Where does Chicago rank for grounds maintenance worker pay?
7 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a grounds maintenance worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,080 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.