How much does a real estate sales agent make in Chicago?
$61,790a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.71 an hour or $5,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.71
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 5,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $61,790Highest 10%: $73,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| Median | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 75th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 90th | $73,970 | $35.56 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents.
| Rockford, IL | $47,890 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,500 |
| Bloomington, IL | $45,360 |
| Springfield, IL | $44,030 |
| Champaign, IL | $38,220 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $112,200 |
| Sales Engineer | $104,100 |
| Security | $100,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $91,070 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $75,590 |
| Sales Representative | $75,350 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $70,710 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $69,240 |
| Real Estate Broker | $67,320 |
| Model | $53,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.71 ($61,790 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $61,790 against $52,830 nationally, 17% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $59,220, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for real estate sales agent pay?
64 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a real estate sales agent make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,970 or more.
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.