How much does a janitor and cleaner make in Illinois?
$37,810a year
Median yearly pay for janitor and cleaners in Illinois. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.18
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 93,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,560Median: $37,810Highest 10%: $50,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,560 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| Median | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 75th | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| 90th | $50,000 | $24.04 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $39,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,470 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for janitor and cleaners.
| 12. District of Columbia | $38,520 |
| 13. Nevada | $38,420 |
| 14. Connecticut | $37,960 |
| 15. Illinois | $37,810 |
| 16. North Dakota | $37,750 |
| 17. Hawaii | $37,710 |
| 18. New Jersey | $37,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a janitor and cleaner make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.18 ($37,810 a year).
Do janitor and cleaners make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $37,810 against $36,840 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for janitor and cleaner pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays janitor and cleaners the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $39,000 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.