How much does a sales representative make in Chicago?
$112,200a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $53.92 an hour or $9,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.92
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 285
- Jobs in the area
- 5,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,220Median: $112,200Highest 10%: $197,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 25th | $79,240 | $38.10 | |
| Median | $112,200 | $53.92 | |
| 75th | $156,100 | $75.04 | |
| 90th | $197,000 | $94.69 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for sales representatives.
| Peoria, IL | $128,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $99,810 |
| St. Louis, MO | $94,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $81,480 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $104,100 |
| Security | $100,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $91,070 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $75,590 |
| Sales Representative | $75,350 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $70,710 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $69,240 |
| Real Estate Broker | $67,320 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,790 |
| Model | $53,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $53.92 ($112,200 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $112,200 against $104,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $107,600, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for sales representative pay?
65 of 285 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales representative make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $197,000 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.