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Housekeeper Salary in Illinois (2026)
$17.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,611/year ($2,468/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,150 Housekeeper jobs in Illinois (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Housekeeper salary of $36,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,611 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $36,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,186 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,783 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,801 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,611 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,468 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Illinois?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Illinois is $36,380 per year ($17.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,590 and $43,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $36,380, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $29,611 per year ($2,468 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 26,150 Housekeeper jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.