Business & Tech, Illinois

SEO Consultant cost in Chicago, IL

A typical SEO Consultant figure in Chicago is about $167 per hour, about 11% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Chicago

$167

per hour

On the low end
$84
On the high end
$333

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Chicago. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Experience
  2. Local vs national
  3. Reporting
  4. Content
  5. Contract

Ways to pay less

  1. Hire for a technical audit first
  2. Keep content in-house
  3. Avoid rank guarantees
  4. Ask for references
  5. Start hourly

SEO Consultant in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Chicago, IL$167
$84 to $333
National typical$150
$75 to $300
Naperville, IL$162
$81 to $324
Aurora, IL$153
$77 to $306
Joliet, IL$149
$75 to $297
Anaheim, CA$169
$85 to $338
Concord, CA$180
$90 to $360

Other Business & Tech costs in Chicago

Questions people ask

SEO Consultant in Chicago: what does it cost?

In Chicago, IL, SEO Consultant typically costs about $167 per hour, with most prices between $84 and $333.

Why is Chicago higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SEO Consultant earn in Chicago, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Chicago about 11% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.