Plumber License Cost in Illinois
Documented Plumber license fees for Illinois are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with City of Chicago Department of Buildings (no state-level plumber license in Illinois) before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Plumber license cost — Illinois at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $63,800 (plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters) |
Official source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings (no state-level plumber license in Illinois) ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $63,800. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Plumber license cost in Illinois?
Documented fees for Illinois are not published in this dataset — check City of Chicago Department of Buildings (no state-level plumber license in Illinois) for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Illinois?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Plumber training cost in Illinois?
Training-hour requirements for Illinois are not published here — ask City of Chicago Department of Buildings (no state-level plumber license in Illinois) for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Plumber license in Illinois worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $63,800. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Plumber licensing in Illinois
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with City of Chicago Department of Buildings (no state-level plumber license in Illinois) and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).