Pest Control Workers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,680 or more. The middle half of pest control workers in Chicago earn between $38,730 and $57,510.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $58K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,000 | $4,083 | $23.56 |
| Median | $46,740 | $3,895 | $22.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,730 | $3,228 | $18.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,510 | $4,792 | $27.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pest Control Workers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Pest control workers in Chicago earn 3% more than the Illinois average ($47,510) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($46,400). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $45,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $49,000 | $46,740 | $38,270 | $62,680 | 1,710 |
| Illinois | $47,510 | $46,450 | $36,120 | $62,450 | 2,470 |
| United States | $46,400 | $45,250 | $34,680 | $61,890 | 102,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pest Control Workers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $49,000, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $39,267 a year, or $3,272 a month and $1,510 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 | $40,112 | $3,343 |
| Working in IL | $39,267 | $3,272 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for pest control workers? 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 $49,000 buys what about $47,300 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Pest Control Workers salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 5 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$49,000
- Champaign$46,050
- Springfield$45,880
- Rockford$44,450
- Peoria$44,350
Highest-paying cities for pest control workers
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,600).
- Santa Cruz, CA$60,600
- Reno, NV$57,870
- Fort Collins, CO$57,650
- San Jose, CA$57,630
- Vallejo, CA$57,290
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Pest Control Workers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do pest control workers make an hour in Chicago?
$23.56 an hour on average, and $22.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pest control workers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pest control workers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $39,267 a year ($3,272 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,000.
Do pest control workers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,400).
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; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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