How much does a retail salesperson make in Kankakee?
$32,650a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $15.70 an hour or $2,721 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.70
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,650Highest 10%: $42,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,650 | $15.70 | |
| 75th | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| 90th | $42,240 | $20.31 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| 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 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,030 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,250 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,390 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $66,500 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $58,340 |
| Security | $56,730 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $55,410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $44,750 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,460 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $35,600 |
| Cashier | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $15.70 ($32,650 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $32,650 against $35,410 nationally, 8% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,370, so Kankakee pays 8% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for retail salesperson pay?
200 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,240 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.