Illinois cost guide
Landscaping Installation cost in Illinois
Quick answer
Landscaping Installation in Illinois costs an estimated $3,100 - $16,500 total project. That is 3% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Illinois earn $21.54 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (total project)
- $3,100 - $16,500
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #17 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Priced as total project.
Estimated cost in Illinois: $3,090 - $16,500
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects landscaping installation prices in Illinois
- Project scope: planting beds, trees, grading, edging and hardscape.
- Plant sizes and material choices.
- Site access and how much existing material must be removed.
- Irrigation, drainage or lighting added to the project.
- Local labor costs: Illinois landscaping wages are 3% above the national average, and labor is about 50% of this job's price.
How Illinois compares
| State | Estimate (total project) |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $3,100 - $16,600 |
| Maine | $3,100 - $16,500 |
| Hawaii | $3,100 - $16,500 |
| Illinois | $3,100 - $16,500 |
| North Dakota | $3,050 - $16,300 |
| Nevada | $3,050 - $16,200 |
| Maryland | $3,050 - $16,200 |
| United States | $3,000 - $16,000 |
Landscaping Installation 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
- 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
Landscaping Installation cost in Illinois: common questions
How much does landscaping installation cost in Illinois?
About $3,100 - $16,500 total project. The US range is $3,000 - $16,000 (HomeGuide).
Is landscaping installation more expensive in Illinois than average?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 for landscaping wages, so landscaping installation runs 3% above the national average.
What affects landscaping installation prices in Illinois?
Project scope: planting beds, trees, grading, edging and hardscape. Plant sizes and material choices. Site access and how much existing material must be removed. Irrigation, drainage or lighting added to the project.
How do I find landscaping installation companies in Illinois?
Local Landscaping lists 256 businesses offering this service in Illinois, including in Elgin, Skokie, Peoria, Joliet and 8 more. Ask each for a line-item scope, plant sizes, timeline and the plant warranty.
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.