Sales Representative Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median sales representative in the Chicago area earns $70,710 a year ($34.00 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($69,990) and 6% above the Illinois median ($66,900). Half of the 55,730 sales representatives there earn between $49,540 and $100,790.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,570 | $38,530 | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $49,540 | $49,120 | $47,670 |
| Median | $70,710 | $66,900 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $100,790 | $99,900 | $100,480 |
| 90th percentile | $154,540 | $154,070 | $148,840 |
| Average | $83,770 | $82,330 | $82,430 |
| Jobs | 55,730 | 69,910 | 1,256,010 |
Chicago, IL ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales representative pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($116,510).
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Check my paySales representative pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $116,510
- San Francisco, CA: $96,960
- New York, NY: $93,750
- Boston, MA: $83,420
- Seattle, WA: $82,540
- Denver, CO: $80,650
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,450
- Atlanta, GA: $78,950
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $100,760
- Insurance Agent: $69,240
- Retail Salesperson: $35,820
- Cashier: $35,010
- Manufacturer's Representative: $75,350
- Retail Supervisor: $48,900
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.