BLS wage data says cleaners in Illinois earn $16.21/hr. That's 6.8% above the national average. Here's what that means for your bids.
BLS Hourly Wage
$16.21
Customer Rate
$34–$47/hr
Markup Factor
2.5x
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2023. Customer rate = wage × markup.
Illinois
National Avg
| Service | Illinois Price Range |
|---|---|
| Standard home cleaning (2–3 bed) | $107–$192 |
| Deep cleaning | $214–$427 |
| Move-in/move-out cleaning | $267–$534 |
| Recurring weekly service | $85–$160 /visit |
| Office cleaning (small, <3,000 sq ft) | $160–$374 /visit |
| Office cleaning (mid, 3,000–10,000 sq ft) | $374–$855 /visit |
| Post-construction cleanup | $0–$1 /sq ft |
| Carpet cleaning (per room) | $27–$80 |
| Window cleaning (per pane, exterior) | $4–$9 |
Prices adjusted from national averages using Illinois BLS wage data. Your local market may vary.
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Estimated per-job price for Illinois (—–—/hr effective rate)
Based on BLS wage data for Illinois (IL). Rates reflect state-level labor costs.
Based on BLS wage data, house cleaners in Illinois typically charge between $34 and $47 per hour. The actual rate depends on the job type, scope, and whether materials are included.
Cleaning labor costs in Illinois are 6.8% above the national average. The BLS-reported hourly wage in Illinois is $16.21, compared to $15.17 nationally.
Start with your labor cost ($16.21/hr in Illinois), apply a 2.5x markup to cover overhead, supplies, insurance, and profit. That puts your customer-facing rate around $34–$47/hr. Then adjust for job scope: complex jobs command higher rates.
The biggest factors are metro vs. rural (cities within Illinois can vary 30–40%), job complexity, and recurring vs. one-time work. Recurring contracts cost less per visit because there's no re-quoting or onboarding.
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