How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Chicago?
$38,470a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 70,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,760Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $50,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 90th | $50,000 | $24.04 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners.
| Champaign, IL | $39,000 |
| Springfield, IL | $37,170 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,660 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,620 |
| Decatur, IL | $36,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $36,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,870 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,560 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,130 |
| Paducah, KY | $33,450 |
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How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $38,470 against $36,840 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,810, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
64 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a janitor and cleaner make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,000 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.