How much does a sales representative make in Illinois?
$73,510a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in Illinois. That is $35.34 an hour or $6,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.34
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 51,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,130Median: $73,510Highest 10%: $134,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 25th | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| Median | $73,510 | $35.34 | |
| 75th | $99,580 | $47.88 | |
| 90th | $134,000 | $64.44 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $75,350 |
| Davenport, IA | $73,480 |
| Champaign, IL | $72,180 |
| Springfield, IL | $70,680 |
| Rockford, IL | $68,970 |
| Kankakee, IL | $66,500 |
| Decatur, IL | $65,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,240 |
| Paducah, KY | $60,340 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $59,830 |
| Bloomington, IL | $59,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales representatives.
| 13. North Dakota | $74,250 |
| 14. Oregon | $74,180 |
| 15. Ohio | $73,960 |
| 16. Illinois | $73,510 |
| 17. Maryland | $73,080 |
| 18. Michigan | $72,980 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $72,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.34 ($73,510 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $73,510 against $72,080 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for sales representative pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays sales representatives the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $75,350 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.