Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists is $16.47 an hour ($34,260 a year). About 12,000 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($35,790). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($34,040).
Pay range for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.47 | $34,260 |
| 75% of workers | $20.37 | $42,360 |
| 90% of workers | $28.35 | $58,960 |
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $34,260 | 12,000 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $33,840 | 180 |
| Decatur | $32,620 | 70 |
| Peoria | $32,280 | 340 |
| Kankakee | $31,200 | 40 |
| Springfield | $31,200 | 280 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,400 openings a year (BLS)
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