In Illinois, most staffing service projects cost between $15.00 and $50.00 per hour, with a typical price near $25.00. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical staffing service cost
$15.00 – $50.00
per hour · typical $25.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Staffing service cost breakdown
- Temporary admin (per hour)$15.00 – $25.00typical $18.00
- Skilled labor (per hour)$20.00 – $40.00typical $28.00
- Permanent placement (20% of salary)$4,000 – $20,000typical $10,000
At a glance
- Typical range$15.00 – $50.00
- Unitper hour
- Cities covered50
What Staffing Agencies costs
Staffing agencies charge employers a markup on hourly wages for temps, typically $15–$50 per hour. For permanent placements, fees are 15–25% of the new hire's first-year salary. Specialized roles cost more.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How do staffing agencies charge?
For temps, they bill an hourly rate covering wage, taxes, and markup. For permanent hires, they charge a one-time fee, often 15–25% of salary.
What affects staffing costs?
Skill level, industry, location, and whether it's temp or permanent. Specialized roles like IT or healthcare command higher rates.
How can I reduce staffing costs?
Negotiate rates, use agencies for short-term needs, and consider temp-to-hire to avoid permanent placement fees.