Sales Managers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $122,190 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $58.75
10th percentile $69,050
90th percentile $218,250
Employed locally 320
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,050
    25th
    $87,700
    50th (median)
    $122,190
    75th
    $160,230
    90th
    $218,250

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $79,760
    Financial Managers $121,910
    Industrial Production Managers $109,550
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670
    Construction Managers $100,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Northwest Illinois is $58.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.5% below the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,050 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,700.