Retail Salespersons Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Retail Salespersons in Illinois earn a median salary of $32,045 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.3% vs the national median of $34,580. An estimated 129,800 retail salespersons are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $30,900 to $34,910 depending on location.
$32,045
Avg median salary in Illinois
$34,910
Highest paying metro
$30,900
Lowest paying metro
129,800
Employed in Illinois
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inRetail Salespersons salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $34,910 | $31,010 | $37,730 | 102,320 |
| Decatur, IL | $32,880 | $29,890 | $36,020 | 920 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,350 | $29,850 | $36,080 | 2,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,210 | $29,660 | $36,600 | 3,780 |
| Springfield, IL | $32,210 | $29,570 | $35,560 | 2,780 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,150 | $29,800 | $36,480 | 3,180 |
| South Illinois | $31,780 | $29,430 | $36,610 | 2,940 |
| Northwest Illinois | $31,670 | $29,520 | $36,360 | 2,530 |
| West Central Illinois | $31,240 | $29,470 | $36,310 | 3,380 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 | $29,120 | $35,610 | 1,880 |
| East Central Illinois | $31,040 | $29,320 | $36,520 | 2,700 |
| Kankakee, IL | $30,900 | $29,140 | $36,120 | 1,150 |