salary$80,440 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,450per year
Jobs in the area14,220people work this job
Can a carpenter afford Elgin?
OK. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 29.7% of the median carpenter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make in Elgin, IL?
The median pay for a carpenter in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $80,440 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $41,220 and $118,450.
Can a carpenter afford to live in Elgin?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 29.7% of the median carpenter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.