Occupation is in demand.
Pay varies by the hairstylist's experience and the range of services they provide. The number of customers they attract and hold also affects wages. In addition, pay varies by how much customers tip. Some hairstylists and cosmetologists receive a portion of money from the products they sell. In some salons, employees are paid bonuses for bringing in new clients.
Some salons offer benefits for full-time employees. These may include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. However, many hairstylists and cosmetologists work part time. These workers must provide their own insurance.
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (SOC 39-5012)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $14.72 | $17.21 | $24.34 |
| Yearly | $30,616 | $35,789 | $50,630 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $14.63 | $17.11 | $28.53 |
| Yearly | $30,443 | $35,587 | $59,331 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $14.84 | $17.72 | $25.08 |
| Yearly | $30,869 | $36,863 | $52,177 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $15.45 | $15.45 | $17.36 |
| Yearly | $32,122 | $32,122 | $36,106 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $14.74 | $17.68 | $24.41 |
| Yearly | $30,653 | $36,772 | $50,783 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $14.86 | $17.68 | $24.49 |
| Yearly | $30,920 | $36,771 | $50,942 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $14.54 | $15.56 | $17.48 |
| Yearly | $30,246 | $32,372 | $36,358 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $14.50 | $16.70 | $24.17 |
| Yearly | $30,163 | $34,747 | $50,266 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $14.98 | $18.46 | $27.15 |
| Yearly | $31,171 | $38,388 | $56,475 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $14.75 | $15.57 | $22.78 |
| Yearly | $30,675 | $32,397 | $47,392 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $15.18 | $15.23 | $18.53 |
| Yearly | $31,573 | $31,682 | $38,550 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $14.40 | $15.26 | $22.42 |
| Yearly | $29,948 | $31,739 | $46,643 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $14.40 | $14.40 | $16.53 |
| Yearly | $29,948 | $29,948 | $34,373 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $14.40 | $15.77 | $22.23 |
| Yearly | $29,948 | $32,803 | $46,256 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $14.66 | $17.05 | $24.46 |
| Yearly | $30,475 | $35,460 | $50,878 | |
| Vermilion County | Hourly | $14.40 | $14.68 | $15.25 |
| Yearly | $29,948 | $30,521 | $31,732 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $14.66 | $15.48 | $19.81 |
| Yearly | $30,480 | $32,198 | $41,201 | |
| United States | Hourly | $13.97 | $16.95 | $23.22 |
| Yearly | $29,060 | $35,250 | $48,300 | |