Online Merchants Salary in Illinois
Online Merchants in Illinois earn a median of $82,070 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Business Operations Specialists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($83,050)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,940
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,360; the top 10% earn over $137,100. Nationally the range is $47,880 to $150,010.
States ranked near Illinois
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Online Merchants pay in Illinois
How much do online merchants make in Illinois?
The median is $82,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,360 and the top 10% earn over $137,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for online merchants?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $83,050). Living costs are not included.