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Laundry Worker Salary in Illinois (2026)
$16.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,736/year ($2,395/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states for Laundry Worker pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 8,550 Laundry Worker jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $35,220 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $40,460 at the top.
Laundry Worker pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,550 Laundry Worker jobs in Illinois (occupation code 51-6011, “Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Laundry Worker salary of $35,220 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 $28,736 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $35,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,046 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,694 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,743 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,736 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,395 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laundry Worker make in Illinois?
- The median Laundry Worker salary in Illinois is $35,220 per year ($16.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $37,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laundry Worker in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $35,220, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $28,736 per year ($2,395 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Laundry Worker jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 8,550 Laundry Worker 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.