Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $59,330 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.53
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $194,350
Employed locally 210
National median $78,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $112,650
    90th
    $194,350

    Top-paying metros for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $167,040
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $166,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,170
    Connecticut $130,990
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $125,310
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $123,480

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,570
    Retail Salespersons$31,670
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$66,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,030
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$53,230
    Parts Salespersons$36,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Northwest Illinois is $28.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.70 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary in Northwest Illinois is 24.1% below the national median of $78,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.