Janitor Salary in Illinois (2026)
$18.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,689/year ($2,557/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 93,760 Janitor jobs in Illinois (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Janitor salary of $37,810 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 $30,689 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,357 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,892 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,872 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,689 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,557 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Illinois?
- The median Janitor salary in Illinois is $37,810 per year ($18.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,660 and $45,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $37,810, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $30,689 per year ($2,557 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 93,760 Janitor 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.