Roofers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,780 or more. The middle half of roofers in Chicago earn between $59,750 and $105,270.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $82KMedian
- $105K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,010 | $6,751 | $38.95 |
| Median | $82,090 | $6,841 | $39.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,750 | $4,979 | $28.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,270 | $8,772 | $50.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roofers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Roofers in Chicago earn 4% more than the Illinois average ($77,650) and 39% more than the U.S. average ($58,140). At the median the gap is +48% against the U.S. median of $55,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $81,010 | $82,090 | $48,770 | $106,780 | 3,900 |
| Illinois | $77,650 | $77,900 | $46,600 | $106,530 | 5,300 |
| United States | $58,140 | $55,440 | $37,460 | $81,720 | 135,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roofers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $81,010, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $61,952 a year, or $5,163 a month and $2,383 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $63,420 | $5,285 |
| Working in IL | $61,952 | $5,163 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for roofers? 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 $81,010 buys what about $78,199 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Roofers salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$81,010
- Springfield$78,500
- Decatur$72,580
- Peoria$71,400
- Rockford$68,880
- Champaign$61,420
Highest-paying cities for roofers
Worcester, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,350).
- Worcester, MA$85,350
- Chicago, IL$81,010
- Springfield, IL$78,500
- Bridgeport, CT$78,320
- New York, NY$77,160
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Roofers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do roofers make an hour in Chicago?
$38.95 an hour on average, and $39.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roofers salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roofers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $61,952 a year ($5,163 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,010.
Do roofers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% more than the U.S. average for this job ($58,140).
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 47-2181; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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