Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Salary in Illinois
Also called: Hairdressers and Cosmetologists
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Illinois earn a median of $34,040 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($35,790)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,190
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $58,960. Nationally the range is $27,040 to $71,190.
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Illinois
How much do hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists make in Illinois?
The median is $34,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $58,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $35,790). Living costs are not included.