How much does a real estate sales agent make in Illinois?
$59,220a year
Median yearly pay for real estate sales agents in Illinois. That is $28.47 an hour or $4,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.47
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 6,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $59,220Highest 10%: $79,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| 75th | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 90th | $79,750 | $38.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $61,790 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for real estate sales agents.
| 13. Oregon | $61,610 |
| 14. Alabama | $60,890 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $60,310 |
| 16. Illinois | $59,220 |
| 17. West Virginia | $59,050 |
| 18. Arizona | $58,780 |
| 19. Kentucky | $58,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate sales agent make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.47 ($59,220 a year).
Do real estate sales agents make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $59,220 against $52,830 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for real estate sales agent pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays real estate sales agents the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $61,790 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.