Real Estate Sales Agents Salary in Illinois
Real Estate Sales Agents in Illinois earn a median of $59,220 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($52,830)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 6,030
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,830; the top 10% earn over $79,750. Nationally the range is $32,970 to $123,590.
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- Real Estate Brokers$62,540 median in Illinois
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- Insurance Sales Agents$64,280 median in Illinois
- Travel Agents$49,090 median in Illinois
- Fundraisers$66,440 median in Illinois
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99,840 median in Illinois
Real Estate Sales Agents pay in Illinois
How much do real estate sales agents make in Illinois?
The median is $59,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,830 and the top 10% earn over $79,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for real estate sales agents?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 48 (+12% vs. the national median of $52,830). Living costs are not included.