Housekeeper Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median housekeeper in the Chicago area earns $37,310 a year ($17.94 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($35,510) and 3% above the Illinois median ($36,380). Half of the 18,260 housekeepers there earn between $35,720 and $44,470.
Median $37,310
10th: $34,45090th: $51,750
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,450 | $31,200 | $27,640 |
| 25th percentile | $35,720 | $34,590 | $30,350 |
| Median | $37,310 | $36,380 | $35,510 |
| 75th percentile | $44,470 | $43,150 | $39,590 |
| 90th percentile | $51,750 | $49,910 | $48,570 |
| Average | $40,710 | $38,960 | $37,080 |
| Jobs | 18,260 | 26,150 | 860,670 |
Chicago, IL ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for housekeeper pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($48,200).
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- San Jose, CA: $48,200
- Las Vegas, NV: $48,140
- San Francisco, CA: $46,590
- Seattle, WA: $44,900
- New York, NY: $44,010
- Los Angeles, CA: $43,530
- San Diego, CA: $42,150
- Boston, MA: $39,470
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.