How much does a sales manager make in Illinois?
$155,300a year
Median yearly pay for sales managers in Illinois. That is $74.65 an hour or $12,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.65
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 32,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,760Median: $155,300Highest 10%: $282,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 25th | $108,400 | $52.13 | |
| Median | $155,300 | $74.65 | |
| 75th | $208,700 | $100.32 | |
| 90th | $282,900 | $136.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $158,700 |
| Bloomington, IL | $154,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $135,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $133,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $132,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $131,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $128,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $126,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $123,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $120,800 |
| Champaign, IL | $120,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $98,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales managers.
| 9. Georgia | $159,900 |
| 10. Maine | $158,700 |
| 11. Oregon | $155,800 |
| 12. Illinois | $155,300 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $155,000 |
| 14. Minnesota | $151,700 |
| 15. North Carolina | $150,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $74.65 ($155,300 a year).
Do sales managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $155,300 against $148,300 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for sales manager pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays sales managers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $158,700 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.