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Commercial cleaning and office cleaning in Chicago

Chicago has the largest janitorial workforce of the October metros, with about 70,000 janitors and cleaners across the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. The contractors listed here clean offices, medical practices, schools, restaurants, warehouses and condo common areas, from the Loop and River North to Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights and the northwest and north shore suburbs. Every listing has been checked for commercial work, and each profile shows how many recent Google reviews describe office versus home cleaning. Profiles also show what the contractor states about insurance, screening, contracts and quality control, public records such as SAM.gov registrations, and recent review themes. Illinois generally does not tax janitorial services, and most employers must carry workers' compensation.

Contractors listed
45
State they're insured, of those with website data
65%
Offer a free walkthrough
23%
Median janitor wage
$18.49/hr

Contractors in Chicago

Sorted with fully checked profiles first. Data checked October 2026.

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What commercial cleaning costs in Chicago

A few Chicago contractors publish prices. Use them, and the local wage, as a cross-check:

  • Median janitor wage in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro: $18.49 an hour (mean $19.90), with 70,000 janitors employed. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners.
  • Commercial and office cleaning: "Only $31 per hour." Published by Master Green Cleaning.
  • Retail store cleaning in Chicago "typically costs between $100 and $180 per visit." Published by Quick Cleaning.
  • New-client offer for recurring service of $500 per month or more. Published by TopTier Cleaning Solutions.

Illinois rules buyers should know

Sales tax

Janitorial services are generally not subject to Illinois sales tax, because no tangible property normally changes hands; supplies transferred to the customer can create Service Occupation Tax. Source

Workers' compensation

Illinois requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. The Workers' Compensation Commission has an employer coverage search. Check coverage

Questions buyers ask about commercial cleaning in Chicago

How much does commercial cleaning cost in Chicago?

Published rates include about $31 per hour for office cleaning and $100 to $180 per visit for retail stores. The median janitor wage in the Chicago metro is about $18.49 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Most contractors quote after a walkthrough; compare quotes against the same written scope.

Do I pay sales tax on janitorial services in Illinois?

Generally no. Illinois does not tax janitorial services when no goods change hands. Supplies that the contractor transfers to you can create a Service Occupation Tax obligation, so ask how supplies are billed.

Does an Illinois cleaning company need workers' compensation?

Illinois requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance. You can check a contractor's coverage with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission's employer coverage search.

Why do some listings mention home cleaning?

Some Chicago contractors serve both homes and businesses. We list them if they show real commercial work, and each profile shows how many of the most recent Google reviews describe office versus home cleaning.

What should I ask before signing a cleaning contract?

Ask for a written scope with tasks per visit, a certificate of insurance and workers' comp, how staff are screened and supervised, who covers absences, how quality is checked, the response time for complaints, and the contract length, renewal and cancellation terms.