The median annual wage for Barbers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $36,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,270.
Pay spans roughly $34,930 at the 10th percentile to $68,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.45 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as barbers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $36,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.45 |
| 10th percentile | $34,930 |
| 90th percentile | $68,490 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.