Real Estate Brokers Salary in Illinois
Real Estate Brokers in Illinois earn a median of $62,540 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($73,220)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,450; the top 10% earn over $137,380. Nationally the range is $37,110 to $143,300.
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Real Estate Brokers pay in Illinois
How much do real estate brokers make in Illinois?
The median is $62,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,450 and the top 10% earn over $137,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for real estate brokers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 36 (−15% vs. the national median of $73,220). Living costs are not included.