How much does an advertising sales agent make in Illinois?
$66,290a year
Median yearly pay for advertising sales agents in Illinois. That is $31.87 an hour or $5,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.87
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $66,290Highest 10%: $142,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $47,620 | $22.89 | |
| Median | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| 75th | $99,010 | $47.60 | |
| 90th | $142,900 | $68.69 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $75,590 |
| Champaign, IL | $75,410 |
| Rockford, IL | $67,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,070 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $51,920 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for advertising sales agents.
| 7. Colorado | $73,420 |
| 8. New Jersey | $69,620 |
| 9. South Carolina | $68,200 |
| 10. Illinois | $66,290 |
| 11. Michigan | $64,800 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $63,270 |
| 13. Nebraska | $62,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an advertising sales agent make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.87 ($66,290 a year).
Do advertising sales agents make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $66,290 against $64,820 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for advertising sales agent pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays advertising sales agents the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $75,590 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.