Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $56,500 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $94,930
National median $56,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $45,290
    50th (median)
    $56,500
    75th
    $71,540
    90th
    $94,930

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Real Estate Sales Agents salary vs area income 64% Median Real Estate Sales Agents salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Real Estate Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $106,340
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $103,930
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $101,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $100,440
    New York $97,440
    Walla Walla, WA $94,310

    Nearby metros — Real Estate Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $75,470
    Billings, MT $67,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $67,140
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $64,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,880
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $60,750

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,910
    Cashiers $33,680
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $69,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $95,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Real Estate Sales Agents make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Real Estate Sales Agents in Chicago, IL-IN is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.56 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Real Estate Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Real Estate Sales Agents salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 0.3% above the national median of $56,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Real Estate Sales Agents in Chicago?

    Entry-level Real Estate Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,290.