Illinois cost guide
Commercial Lawn Care cost in Illinois
Quick answer
Commercial Lawn Care in Illinois costs an estimated $835 - $1,650 per acre per month. That is 4% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Illinois earn $21.54 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per acre per month)
- $835 - $1,650
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #17 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Illinois: $840 - $1,670 (1 acres at per acre per month)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects commercial lawn care prices in Illinois
- Acreage and the number of buildings or entrances.
- Service frequency and the level of detail expected.
- Seasonal add-ons: flowers, mulch, leaf cleanup, snow.
- Insurance and reporting requirements in the contract.
- Local labor costs: Illinois landscaping wages are 4% above the national average, and labor is about 75% of this job's price.
How Illinois compares
| State | Estimate (per acre per month) |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $845 - $1,700 |
| Maine | $840 - $1,700 |
| Hawaii | $835 - $1,650 |
| Illinois | $835 - $1,650 |
| North Dakota | $820 - $1,650 |
| Nevada | $815 - $1,650 |
| Maryland | $815 - $1,650 |
| United States | $800 - $1,600 |
Commercial Lawn Care companies in Illinois
Other landscaping costs in Illinois
- Lawn Mowing$46 - $75
- Lawn Fertilization$67 - $105
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $420
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$42 - $79
- Gardener$37 - $68
- Tree Removal$420 - $1,250
- Sod Installation$1.03 - $2.05
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $26
- Sprinkler System Installation$620 - $2,050
- Landscape Design$735 - $3,150
- Landscaping Installation$3,100 - $16,500
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$36 - $67
- French Drain$10 - $36
- Landscape Lighting$82 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.13 - $21
- Snow Removal$31 - $73
Commercial Lawn Care cost in Illinois: common questions
How much does commercial lawn care cost in Illinois?
About $835 - $1,650 per acre per month. The US range is $800 - $1,600 (HomeGuide).
Is commercial lawn care more expensive in Illinois than average?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 for landscaping wages, so commercial lawn care runs 4% above the national average.
What affects commercial lawn care prices in Illinois?
Acreage and the number of buildings or entrances. Service frequency and the level of detail expected. Seasonal add-ons: flowers, mulch, leaf cleanup, snow. Insurance and reporting requirements in the contract.
How do I find commercial lawn care companies in Illinois?
Local Landscaping lists 20 businesses offering this service in Illinois, including in Chicago, Peoria, Naperville, Homer Glen and 5 more. Ask each for the scope per visit, insurance certificates and how extra work is approved.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Illinois by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.