Advertising Sales Agents Salary in Illinois
Advertising Sales Agents in Illinois earn a median of $66,290 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($64,820)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $142,870. Nationally the range is $35,240 to $146,010.
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Advertising Sales Agents pay in Illinois
How much do advertising sales agents make in Illinois?
The median is $66,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $142,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for advertising sales agents?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 48 (+2% vs. the national median of $64,820). Living costs are not included.