Travel Agents Salary in Illinois
Travel Agents in Illinois earn a median of $49,090 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($50,160)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,200; the top 10% earn over $77,630. Nationally the range is $34,610 to $76,660.
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Travel Agents pay in Illinois
How much do travel agents make in Illinois?
The median is $49,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,200 and the top 10% earn over $77,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for travel agents?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (−2% vs. the national median of $50,160). Living costs are not included.