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Landscaper Salary in Illinois (2026)
$21.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,198/year ($2,933/month) for a single filer
Landscaper pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,780 Landscaper jobs in Illinois (occupation code 37-3011, “Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Landscaper salary of $43,790 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 $35,198 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,075 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,350 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,168 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,198 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Landscaper make in Illinois?
- The median Landscaper salary in Illinois is $43,790 per year ($21.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,610 and $46,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Landscaper in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $43,790, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $35,198 per year ($2,933 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Landscaper jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 34,780 Landscaper 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.