What pest control should charge in Illinois.
Fair billed labor here runs about $37–$59/hour, about 4% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what pest control workers actually earn in Illinois; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should pest control charge in Illinois?
In Illinois, pest control workers earn $18.44–$23.73 per hour (median $22.33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 4% 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 $37–$59 per hour. For example, initial treatment is about $35–$120 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Initial treatment
That assumes inspection plus first interior/exterior treatment of a single-family home.
Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $37–$59/hr billed.
Quarterly service visit
That assumes a recurring perimeter treatment; compare plans on annual total, not the per-visit teaser.
Typical labor: 0.5–1 hours at $37–$59/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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