Public cost guides put typical U.S. handyman rates at about $60 to $75 per hour. Taskrabbit lists a Chicago average of $60 per hour and $184 per invoice. These are market figures, not Enhaus prices; the cost of your job depends on the list.
Hourly rates from national cost guides
Three public cost guides publish handyman rates. The figures below are typical market ranges as each guide published them. They are not Enhaus prices.
- Thumbtack (Handyman prices, page last updated January 5, 2026): national average of $60 to $75 per hour. Low end $45 to $50 per hour; high end $100 to $125 per hour.
- HomeAdvisor (Handyman cost guide, updated October 13, 2022): general average of $55 to $75 per hour. Independent operators about $60 to $65 per hour. Larger businesses or licensed handypeople up to $130 per hour.
- Taskrabbit (General handyman cost guide, updated October 1, 2026): national range of $50 to $125 per hour.
The Chicago-area figure
Taskrabbit's cost table lists Chicago at a $60 average hourly rate and a $184 average invoice total.
That is the closest local figure in the guides we checked. None of them publish a separate figure for Highland Park, Winnetka or other North Shore towns.
Cost by job size
Thumbtack publishes national averages by scope of work:
- Simple tasks (under 2 hours): $178 to $220
- A few different projects (2 to 5 hours): $316 to $428
- Complex or full-day projects: $701 to $1,105
Thumbtack's Chicago handyman page also states that minimum rates for handyman jobs typically range from $60 to $100.
Cost by task
HomeAdvisor's 2022 guide puts the national average handyman project at $412, with a typical range of $177 to $691. Its per-task ranges include:
- Furniture assembly: $90 to $150
- Painting: $100 to $200 per room
- Shelving installation: $100 to $200
- Weather stripping installation: $130 to $430
- Cabinet repair: $130 to $500
- Drywall repair: $300 to $880
- Deck sealing: $550 to $1,300
These HomeAdvisor figures date from 2022. Labor and material costs may have changed since.
What changes the price of a job
- Number of items. One visit with several items carries one minimum charge instead of several.
- Materials. Ask whether the quote includes parts and materials or only labor.
- Licensed trades. Plumbing, electrical and roofing are priced separately by licensed contractors. See Handyman vs. licensed contractor in Illinois.
- Paperwork. Under the Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act, Sec. 15, residential repair work over $1,000 requires a written contract with the total price.
How to get a quote for your job
List each item, with its room and rough size. Add one wide photo and one close-up per item.
For a quote on your job, send the list or text photos to (847) 877-1877.
FAQ
What is the average handyman hourly rate near Chicago?
Taskrabbit's cost guide, updated October 1, 2026, lists a Chicago average hourly rate of $60 and an average invoice total of $184.
Are these Enhaus prices?
No. They are published market figures from national cost guides. Send your list for a quote on your job.
Is it cheaper to group small jobs into one visit?
Grouping items means one minimum charge instead of several. Thumbtack puts typical handyman minimums at $60 to $100.
Send your list through the contact page to get a quote.
