Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois

Real Estate Sales Agents in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,144 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.1% vs the national median of $56,320. An estimated 610 real estate sales agents are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $41,060 to $56,500 depending on location.

$46,144 Avg median salary in Illinois
$56,500 Highest paying metro
$41,060 Lowest paying metro
610 Employed in Illinois

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      Real Estate Sales Agents salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Chicago, IL-IN $56,500 $45,290 $71,540 —
      Kankakee, IL $51,280 $30,830 $65,130 40
      Rockford, IL $45,710 $30,790 $66,210 90
      West Central Illinois $45,600 $34,320 $65,410 40
      Peoria, IL $45,470 $37,250 $61,260 70
      Bloomington, IL $45,360 $33,710 $55,310 50
      Springfield, IL $43,840 $33,080 $61,530 80
      East Central Illinois $43,470 $38,520 $92,750 30
      South Illinois $43,150 $30,890 $62,020 60
      Champaign, IL $41,060 $31,550 $52,240 150

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