Manicurists and Pedicurists pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,820 or more. The middle half of manicurists and pedicurists in Chicago earn between $31,200 and $46,410.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,780 | $3,398 | $19.61 |
| Median | $38,100 | $3,175 | $18.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,410 | $3,868 | $22.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Manicurists and Pedicurists pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Manicurists and pedicurists in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($40,560) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($38,570). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $35,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $40,780 | $38,100 | $31,200 | $48,820 | 2,090 |
| Illinois | $40,560 | $37,050 | $31,200 | $48,840 | 2,470 |
| United States | $38,570 | $35,760 | $28,920 | $50,140 | 152,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $40,780, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $33,069 a year, or $2,756 a month and $1,272 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 | $33,753 | $2,813 |
| Working in IL | $33,069 | $2,756 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for manicurists and pedicurists? 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 $40,780 buys what about $39,365 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 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$40,780
- Bloomington$40,060
- Springfield$37,400
Highest-paying cities for manicurists and pedicurists
Omaha, NE pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,810).
- Omaha, NE$65,810
- Portland, ME$59,490
- Grand Forks, ND$58,120
- Seattle, WA$53,570
- Fairbanks, AK$50,290
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Manicurists and Pedicurists salary in Chicago: questions
How much do manicurists and pedicurists make an hour in Chicago?
$19.61 an hour on average, and $18.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level manicurists and pedicurists salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the manicurists and pedicurists take-home pay in Chicago?
About $33,069 a year ($2,756 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,780.
Do manicurists and pedicurists earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($38,570).
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 39-5092; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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