Illinois cost guide
Landscape Design cost in Illinois
Quick answer
Landscape Design in Illinois costs an estimated $735 - $3,150 total plan. That is 5% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Illinois earn $21.54 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total plan)
- $735 - $3,150
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #17 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total plan.
Estimated cost in Illinois: $740 - $3,160
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscape design prices in Illinois
- Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings).
- Number of site visits and revision rounds.
- Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect.
- Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
- Local labor costs: Illinois landscaping wages are 5% above the national average, and labor is about 90% of this job's price.
How Illinois compares
| State | Estimate (total plan) |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $745 - $3,200 |
| Maine | $740 - $3,200 |
| Hawaii | $740 - $3,150 |
| Illinois | $735 - $3,150 |
| North Dakota | $720 - $3,100 |
| Nevada | $720 - $3,100 |
| Maryland | $715 - $3,050 |
| United States | $700 - $3,000 |
Landscape Design 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
- 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$835 - $1,650
Landscape Design cost in Illinois: common questions
How much does landscape design cost in Illinois?
About $735 - $3,150 total plan. The US range is $700 - $3,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscape design more expensive in Illinois than average?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscape design runs 5% above the national average.
What affects landscape design prices in Illinois?
Property size and how detailed the plan is (concept vs construction drawings). Number of site visits and revision rounds. Designer credentials, such as a licensed landscape architect. Whether the fee is credited if the same firm installs the plan.
How do I find landscape design companies in Illinois?
Local Landscaping lists 100 businesses offering this service in Illinois, including in Chicago, Naperville, Peoria, Bloomington and 8 more. Ask each for the deliverables, revision rounds and whether the fee is credited toward installation.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2025) 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.