Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$36,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $35,510
State Rank
#17 of 51
26,150 employed here

How much do Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in Illinois?

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners working in Illinois earn a median salary of $36,380 per year, or about $17.49 per hour. That is 2% above the national median of $35,510 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $49,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,590 and $43,150 a year.

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$34,590$16.63
50th percentile (median)$36,380$17.49
75th percentile (experienced)$43,150$20.75
90th percentile (top earners)$49,910$24.00

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$51,600
2Nevada$46,550
3California$42,660
4District of Columbia$42,260
5Washington$42,180

Working as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Illinois

Nationally, about 861,000 people work as Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($36,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners make in Illinois?
The median Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners salary in Illinois is $36,380 per year, or about $17.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $49,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners about 2% more than the national median of $35,510. Illinois ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $36,380 a year. About 26,150 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.