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Manicurist Salary in Illinois (2026)
$17.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,116/year ($2,510/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 17th of 50 states for Manicurist pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 2,470 Manicurist jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $37,050 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $48,840 at the top.
Manicurist 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) | $37,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,470 Manicurist jobs in Illinois (occupation code 39-5092, “Manicurists and Pedicurists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Manicurist salary of $37,050 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 $30,116 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $37,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,266 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,834 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,834 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,116 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,510 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Manicurist make in Illinois?
- The median Manicurist salary in Illinois is $37,050 per year ($17.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $46,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Manicurist in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $37,050, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $30,116 per year ($2,510 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Manicurist jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 2,470 Manicurist 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.