Illinois cost guide
Snow Removal cost in Illinois
Quick answer
Snow Removal in Illinois costs an estimated $31 - $73 per visit. 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 visit)
- $31 - $73
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +4%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #17 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Illinois: $810 - $1,900 (26 visits at per visit)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects snow removal prices in Illinois
- Driveway length and width, plus walkways and steps.
- Per-visit pricing versus a seasonal contract.
- Snow depth triggers and how quickly crews arrive after a storm.
- Salting or de-icing and any damage policy.
- 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 visit) |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $32 - $74 |
| Maine | $32 - $74 |
| Hawaii | $31 - $73 |
| Illinois | $31 - $73 |
| North Dakota | $31 - $72 |
| Nevada | $31 - $72 |
| Maryland | $31 - $71 |
| United States | $30 - $70 |
Snow Removal 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
- Commercial Lawn Care$835 - $1,650
Snow Removal cost in Illinois: common questions
How much does snow removal cost in Illinois?
About $31 - $73 per visit. The US range is $30 - $70 (HomeGuide).
Is snow removal more expensive in Illinois than average?
Illinois ranks #17 of 51 for landscaping wages, so snow removal runs 4% above the national average.
What affects snow removal prices in Illinois?
Driveway length and width, plus walkways and steps. Per-visit pricing versus a seasonal contract. Snow depth triggers and how quickly crews arrive after a storm. Salting or de-icing and any damage policy.
How do I find snow removal companies in Illinois?
Local Landscaping lists 56 businesses offering this service in Illinois, including in Skokie, Naperville, Aurora, Rockford and 8 more. Ask each for the snow-depth trigger, response time, salting and how a heavy season is billed.
Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2024) 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.