Models Salary in Illinois
Models in Illinois earn a median of $53,280 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($48,470)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 16
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,450; the top 10% earn over $156,000. Nationally the range is $34,190 to $131,470.
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How much do models make in Illinois?
The median is $53,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,450 and the top 10% earn over $156,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for models?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 16 (+10% vs. the national median of $48,470). Living costs are not included.