Roof Replacement Cost in Illinois
$7,750 – $25,200We estimate roof replacement in Illinois at $7,750 to $25,200 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof, with tear-off. The national estimate is $6,650 to $20,800. Illinois roofer pay is 41% above the national median, ranking 1 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 40 | 90 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $94 | $169 |
| Estimated total | $7,750 | $25,200 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $37.45 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixr | $6,000 | $10,000 | Asphalt shingles, about 2,000 square feet of roofing. Page dated February 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $7,400 | $10,500 | 2,000 square foot house, shingles. Page dated April 2024. |
| Bob Vila | $5,800 | $12,700 | Asphalt shingles installed. Page dated April 2024. |
| This Old House | $7,071 | $23,417 | 1,800 square foot house, all materials; $7,071 is asphalt. Page dated June 2026. |
Cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $39.47 | $7,950 | $26,000 |
Who can legally do this in Illinois
Roofing contractors are licensed by IDFPR. A limited license covers residential properties. If a contractor subcontracts the work, the subcontractor must also be a licensed roofer, and the license number must appear on contracts and bids.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $27.88 | $6,800 | $21,300 |
| Iowa | $23.39 | $6,350 | $19,500 |
| Kentucky | $22.57 | $6,250 | $19,100 |
| Missouri | $23.35 | $6,350 | $19,500 |
| Wisconsin | $28.54 | $6,850 | $21,600 |
Other roofer jobs in Illinois
Roof Replacement cost in every state · Illinois home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.