How much does a travel agent make in Illinois?
$49,090a year
Median yearly pay for travel agents in Illinois. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,091 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,200Median: $49,090Highest 10%: $77,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| Median | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 90th | $77,630 | $37.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $49,160 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $44,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for travel agents.
| 21. Texas | $49,500 |
| 22. Kentucky | $49,370 |
| 23. Maryland | $49,160 |
| 24. Illinois | $49,090 |
| 25. Mississippi | $49,050 |
| 26. Georgia | $48,880 |
| 27. Indiana | $48,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a travel agent make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.60 ($49,090 a year).
Do travel agents make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $49,090 against $50,160 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for travel agent pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays travel agents the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $49,160 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.