What auto glass should charge in Illinois.
Fair billed labor here runs about $45–$72/hour, about 3% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what automotive glass installers actually earn in Illinois; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should auto glass charge in Illinois?
In Illinois, automotive glass installers earn $22.55–$28.70 per hour (median $23.49, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 3% above the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Illinois runs about $45–$72 per hour. For example, windshield replacement is about $45–$180 in fair labor, before materials.
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Windshield replacement
That assumes a common vehicle without camera recalibration; ADAS recalibration is a legitimate added line on newer cars.
Plus materials: the glass itself varies by OEM vs aftermarket. Ask which one is being quoted.
Typical labor: 1–2.5 hours at $45–$72/hr billed.
Before you hire in Illinois
No statewide general contractor license — cities license GCs (Chicago has its own system). Roofing contractors are state-licensed, and that one is worth checking every time.
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