How much does a real estate broker make in Illinois?
$62,540a year
Median yearly pay for real estate brokers in Illinois. That is $30.07 an hour or $5,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.07
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,450Median: $62,540Highest 10%: $137,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| 25th | $51,590 | $24.80 | |
| Median | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.80 | |
| 90th | $137,400 | $66.05 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $67,320 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $41,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate brokers.
| 23. Texas | $63,390 |
| 24. Montana | $63,240 |
| 25. Oregon | $63,070 |
| 26. Illinois | $62,540 |
| 27. Missouri | $62,280 |
| 28. Tennessee | $60,150 |
| 29. West Virginia | $58,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate broker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.07 ($62,540 a year).
Do real estate brokers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,540 against $73,220 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Illinois rank for real estate broker pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 36 states.
Which city in Illinois pays real estate brokers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $67,320 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.