Skincare Specialists Salary in Illinois

Skincare specialists in Illinois earn the most in Rockford (average $66,090 a year) and the least in Chicago ($47,950), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the skincare specialists average at $48,500 and the median at $45,330 for 2,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,850.

Skincare Specialists average salary by city in Illinois

Rockford$66,090
Champaign$64,420
Chicago$47,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rockford	$66,090	$57,720	$49,460	$52,153	92
Champaign	$64,420	$49,440	$40,100	$50,894	93
Chicago	$47,950	$45,330	$40,340	$38,475	104

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

Skincare Specialists salary in other states

Skincare Specialists 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 39-5094.
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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