How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make in Chicago?
$37,310a year
Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.94
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 18,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,450Median: $37,310Highest 10%: $51,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 75th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 90th | $51,750 | $24.88 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for maid and housekeeping cleaners.
| Springfield, IL | $35,690 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,250 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,060 |
| Champaign, IL | $34,890 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,680 |
| Kankakee, IL | $34,510 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,230 |
| Bloomington, IL | $34,120 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $32,120 |
| Paducah, KY | $31,200 |
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How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.94 ($37,310 a year).
Do maid and housekeeping cleaners make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $37,310 against $35,510 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,380, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for maid and housekeeping cleaner pay?
50 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a maid and housekeeping cleaner make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,750 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.