Shampooers pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,990 or more. The middle half of shampooers in Chicago earn between $31,200 and $35,990.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $36K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,730 | $2,811 | $16.22 |
| Median | $35,990 | $2,999 | $17.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,990 | $2,999 | $17.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Shampooers pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Shampooers in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($33,640) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($31,980). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $32,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $33,730 | $35,990 | $31,200 | $35,990 | 230 |
| Illinois | $33,640 | $34,190 | $31,200 | $35,990 | 240 |
| United States | $31,980 | $32,600 | $23,110 | $38,240 | 8,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Shampooers salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $33,730, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $27,753 a year, or $2,313 a month and $1,067 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 | $28,300 | $2,358 |
| Working in IL | $27,753 | $2,313 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for shampooers? 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 $33,730 buys what about $32,559 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 10.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Shampooers salary in nearby metro areas
- Pittsburgh, PA$23,040
- Washington, DC$35,200
- Atlanta, GA$28,490
- Baltimore, MD$34,040
- Scranton, PA$21,880
- Richmond, VA$29,490
Highest-paying cities for shampooers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($37,530).
- New York, NY$37,530
- Washington, DC$35,200
- Boston, MA$34,880
- Bridgeport, CT$34,560
- Lexington Park, MD$34,130
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Shampooers salary in Chicago: questions
How much do shampooers make an hour in Chicago?
$16.22 an hour on average, and $17.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level shampooers 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 shampooers take-home pay in Chicago?
About $27,753 a year ($2,313 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,730.
Do shampooers earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($31,980).
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 39-5093; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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