Illinois labor rates are 14% above the national average. Get state-specific estimates for every major home project below.
Illinois home improvement costs are based on regional labor rates from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and contractor pricing data from Angi and RSMeans. Illinois’s labor index is 1.14 (national average = 1.00), meaning costs are above the national average by 14%.
Cost data sourced from RSMeans 2026, Angi True Cost Guide 2026, US Bureau of Labor Statistics regional wage data, and NREL (solar). Estimates are for informational purposes. Always obtain at least three quotes from licensed contractors before proceeding.
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