Janitors and Cleaners Salary in Illinois
Also called: Janitors and Cleaners
Janitors and Cleaners in Illinois earn a median of $37,810 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($36,840)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 93,760
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,560; the top 10% earn over $50,000. Nationally the range is $28,640 to $50,270.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Aircraft Service Attendants$39,070 median in Illinois
- Transportation Security Screeners$70,570 median in Illinois
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,380 median in Illinois
Janitors and Cleaners pay in Illinois
How much do janitors and cleaners make in Illinois?
The median is $37,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,560 and the top 10% earn over $50,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for janitors and cleaners?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $36,840). Living costs are not included.