How much does a retail salesperson make in Illinois?
$35,370a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Illinois. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 126,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,370Highest 10%: $48,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 90th | $48,010 | $23.08 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,820 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,870 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,870 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,820 |
| Decatur, IL | $33,650 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,540 |
| Springfield, IL | $33,450 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,030 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,250 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 17. North Dakota | $36,040 |
| 18. Arizona | $35,720 |
| 19. Maryland | $35,510 |
| 20. Illinois | $35,370 |
| 21. Delaware | $35,360 |
| 22. Idaho | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.00 ($35,370 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $35,370 against $35,410 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for retail salesperson pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays retail salespersons the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,820 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.