Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Salary in Illinois
Also called: Talent Agents
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Illinois earn a median of $56,560 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($82,890)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 17
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $124,720. Nationally the range is $48,010 to $284,570.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Advertising Sales Agents$66,290 median in Illinois
- Fundraising Managers$106,290 median in Illinois
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes pay in Illinois
How much do agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes make in Illinois?
The median is $56,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $124,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 17 (−32% vs. the national median of $82,890). Living costs are not included.