Janitor salary in Illinois after taxes
The median janitor in Illinois earns $37,810 a year ($18.18 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $30,834 a year, or $1,185.90 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,560 | $26,121 | $2,177 | $1,004.65 |
| 25th percentile | $35,660 | $29,212 | $2,434 | $1,123.55 |
| Median | $37,810 | $30,834 | $2,569 | $1,185.90 |
| 75th percentile | $45,410 | $36,564 | $3,047 | $1,406.30 |
| 90th percentile | $50,000 | $40,025 | $3,335 | $1,539.41 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of janitors and cleaners in Illinois earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Janitor take-home pay in other states
Illinois ranks #10 of 20 of the states we cover for median janitor take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $45,520 | $38,124 |
| Massachusetts | $45,580 | $36,635 |
| Alaska | $40,510 | $34,730 |
| California | $41,090 | $33,973 |
| New York | $41,640 | $33,742 |
| New Hampshire | $39,150 | $33,637 |
| Nevada | $38,420 | $33,050 |
| New Jersey | $37,630 | $31,434 |
| Wyoming | $36,050 | $31,146 |
| Illinois | $37,810 | $30,834 |
| South Dakota | $35,480 | $30,688 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,520 | $30,403 |
| Ohio | $35,900 | $30,334 |
| Florida | $34,490 | $29,893 |
| Michigan | $36,050 | $29,865 |
| Virginia | $35,170 | $29,231 |
| Tennessee | $33,440 | $29,049 |
| North Carolina | $34,500 | $29,017 |
| Georgia | $34,310 | $28,785 |
| Texas | $33,010 | $28,704 |
Questions
How much does a janitor make in Illinois after taxes?
The median janitor in Illinois earns $37,810 a year ($18.18 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $30,834 a year, $2,569 a month or $1,185.90 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many janitors and cleaners work in Illinois?
About 93,760, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Illinois Department of Revenue, IL-700-T (2026)
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