Helpers--Electricians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,000 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Chicago earn between $36,070 and $43,770.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $44K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,910 | $3,576 | $20.63 |
| Median | $39,550 | $3,296 | $19.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,070 | $3,006 | $17.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,770 | $3,648 | $21.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Chicago earn 5% more than the Illinois average ($41,020) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $42,910 | $39,550 | $35,470 | $58,000 | 60 |
| Illinois | $41,020 | $43,290 | $31,200 | $46,600 | 30 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $42,910, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $34,675 a year, or $2,890 a month and $1,334 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $35,401 | $2,950 |
| Working in IL | $34,675 | $2,890 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $42,910 buys what about $41,421 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$47,480
- Janesville, WI$49,480
- Madison, WI$51,820
- Grand Rapids, MI$43,930
- Fort Wayne, IN$37,950
- Indianapolis, IN$39,590
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Chicago?
$20.63 an hour on average, and $19.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $34,675 a year ($2,890 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,910.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.03, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.03).
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