H-2B for painting employers in Champaign, Illinois
An exterior painting season or a documented temporary peak may support an H-2B discussion. Year-round vacancies require a different assessment.
Question 1 of 5
Plan for your worksites in Champaign, Illinois
Your temporary need
Bring monthly sales and staffing, exterior project dates, signed contracts, and records showing the seasonal change in workload.
Describe interior and exterior duties, surface preparation, equipment, and work locations. Do not assume one job description covers every trade.
Local details for your case
- County
- Champaign County
- Wage reference area
- Champaign-Urbana, IL
- State workforce agency
- Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
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Wage references for your budget
OFLC 2026-27 data for Champaign-Urbana, IL. These are planning references, not a wage determination issued for your case. Confirm the classification, duties, and every worksite before setting a wage.
Saved reference from the stated dataset; this is not a real-time wage determination. Check official wage data
| Occupation | SOC | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Painters, construction and maintenance | 47-2141 | $35.33 |
| Construction laborers | 47-2061 | $30.23 |
| Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | 37-3011 | $20.34 |
| Cooks, restaurant | 35-2014 | $17.80 |
| Food preparation workers | 35-2021 | $16.43 |
| Dishwashers | 35-9021 | $16.93 |
| Waiters and waitresses | 35-3031 | $16.79 |
| Janitors and cleaners | 37-2011 | $19.82 |
| Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 37-2012 | $17.07 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers | 47-2051 | $33.42 |
| Roofers | 47-2181 | $29.53 |
| Maintenance and repair workers, general | 49-9071 | $26.48 |
From first conversation to the season
- 01
Review your seasonal need
- 02
Build the case and confirm the wage
- 03
File with DOL and recruit U.S. workers
- 04
Coordinate the petition and visa steps
- 05
Prepare for arrival and the season ahead
Your agent of record. Your business stays in control.
Connecting Labor USA is a consulting firm, not a law firm. We coordinate filings and the case calendar. You remain the employer and sign as the petitioner. Matters needing an attorney are handled by counsel under a separate engagement.
Explore the detailed H-2B process →Common questions
Do you serve employers in Champaign, Illinois?
Yes. We provide H-2B consulting to employers nationwide, with an initial focus on Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. The scope depends on your temporary need and work locations.
Which state agency is involved?
The workforce agency for Illinois is Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). We confirm the job-order process and covered worksites before filing.
Is a wage on this page the wage I must pay?
Published figures are planning references. The determination issued for your case, the job terms, and applicable minimum wages determine the required wage.
When should we start?
Start several months ahead. The standard labor-application window is 75 to 90 days before the date of need, and wage preparation starts earlier. Agency decisions and consular appointments can change the schedule.
Let’s map out your next season.
Tell us when you need workers, how many you need, and where they’ll work. We’ll discuss fit, timing, costs, and the next step.