How much does a hairdresser make in Illinois?
$34,040a year
Median yearly pay for hairdressers in Illinois. That is $16.37 an hour or $2,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.37
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,040Highest 10%: $58,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| 75th | $41,110 | $19.76 | |
| 90th | $58,960 | $28.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $34,260 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,580 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,350 |
| Decatur, IL | $32,620 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $28,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hairdressers.
| 30. West Virginia | $34,480 |
| 31. Delaware | $34,350 |
| 32. Nebraska | $34,320 |
| 33. Illinois | $34,040 |
| 34. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 35. South Carolina | $33,700 |
| 36. Indiana | $32,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.37 ($34,040 a year).
Do hairdressers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $34,040 against $35,790 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for hairdresser pay?
Illinois ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays hairdressers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $34,260 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.