Illinois cost guide
Lawn Mowing cost in Illinois
Quick answer
Lawn Mowing in Illinois costs an estimated $46 - $75 per visit, about $60 typical. 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 (per visit)
- $46 - $75
- Typical
- $60
- vs US average
- +5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #17 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Illinois: $1,200 - $1,940 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects lawn mowing prices in Illinois
- Lawn size and how many obstacles (beds, trees, play sets) the crew has to trim around.
- How often you book: weekly and biweekly route customers usually pay less per visit than one-off cuts.
- Grass height and condition. Overgrown or wet lawns take longer.
- Whether edging, trimming and blowing off hard surfaces are included.
- Local labor costs: Illinois landscaping wages are 5% above the national average, and labor is about 85% of this job's price.
How Illinois compares
| State | Estimate (per visit) |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $47 - $75 |
| Maine | $47 - $75 |
| Hawaii | $46 - $75 |
| Illinois | $46 - $75 |
| North Dakota | $45 - $73 |
| Nevada | $45 - $73 |
| Maryland | $45 - $73 |
| United States | $44 - $71 |
Lawn Mowing companies in Illinois
Other landscaping costs in Illinois
- 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$835 - $1,650
Lawn Mowing cost in Illinois: common questions
How much does lawn mowing cost in Illinois?
About $46 - $75 per visit, $60 typical. The US range is $44 - $71 (LawnStarter).
Is lawn mowing more expensive in Illinois than average?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 for landscaping wages, so lawn mowing runs 5% above the national average.
What affects lawn mowing prices in Illinois?
Lawn size and how many obstacles (beds, trees, play sets) the crew has to trim around. How often you book: weekly and biweekly route customers usually pay less per visit than one-off cuts. Grass height and condition. Overgrown or wet lawns take longer. Whether edging, trimming and blowing off hard surfaces are included.
How do I find lawn mowing companies in Illinois?
Local Landscaping lists 214 businesses offering this service in Illinois, including in Peoria, Rockford, Skokie, Decatur and 8 more. Ask each for the visit schedule, what each visit includes, and how missed visits for rain are handled.
Planning estimate: US range from LawnStarter (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.