How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make in Illinois?
$78,470a year
Median yearly pay for buyer and purchasing agents in Illinois. That is $37.73 an hour or $6,539 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.73
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,710Median: $78,470Highest 10%: $126,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $78,470 | $37.73 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.33 | |
| 90th | $126,600 | $60.88 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $96,880 |
| Davenport, IA | $84,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $78,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,420 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,800 |
| Springfield, IL | $74,430 |
| Decatur, IL | $73,780 |
| Rockford, IL | $73,720 |
| St. Louis, MO | $73,280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $65,490 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,990 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $57,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for buyer and purchasing agents.
| 12. California | $82,720 |
| 13. Minnesota | $80,370 |
| 14. New York | $79,460 |
| 15. Illinois | $78,470 |
| 16. Maine | $77,630 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $77,270 |
| 18. New Mexico | $76,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a buyer and purchasing agent make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.73 ($78,470 a year).
Do buyer and purchasing agents make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $78,470 against $77,710 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for buyer and purchasing agent pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays buyer and purchasing agents the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $96,880 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.