Pest Control Workers Salary in Illinois

Pest control workers in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $49,000 a year) and the least in Peoria ($44,350), across the 5 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pest control workers average at $47,510 and the median at $46,450 for 2,470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,400.

Pest Control Workers average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$49,000
Champaign$46,050
Springfield$45,880
Rockford$44,450
Peoria$44,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$49,000	$46,740	$38,730	$39,267	104
Champaign	$46,050	$44,990	$37,890	$37,043	93
Springfield	$45,880	$46,850	$38,000	$36,915	93
Rockford	$44,450	$45,440	$35,970	$35,836	92
Peoria	$44,350	$45,360	$36,010	$35,761	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pest Control Workers salary in other states

Pest Control Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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 37-2021.
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.

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