Retail Salespersons Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $30,900 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.86
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $44,000
Employed locally 1,150
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,140
    50th (median)
    $30,900
    75th
    $36,120
    90th
    $44,000

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,150
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $34,910

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,670
    Counter and Rental Clerks$35,970
    Parts Salespersons$36,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Kankakee, IL is $14.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.31 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Kankakee, IL is 10.6% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,140.