Illinois Median
$63,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $65,750
State Rank
#17 of 40
2,060 employed here
How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in Illinois?
Brokerage Clerks in Illinois take home a median of $63,350 annually — roughly $30.46 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $65,750.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $44,980 while the top 10% make $95,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,060 and $75,130 a year.
Brokerage Clerk salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,980 | $21.63 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $52,060 | $25.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $63,350 | $30.46 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,130 | $36.12 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $95,030 | $45.69 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 17th out of 40 states and territories for Brokerage Clerk pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Brokerage Clerk salary in other states
District of Columbia $95,450New York $78,930Vermont $78,200California $77,960Connecticut $75,330New Jersey $74,830Michigan $73,350Washington $73,120Maine $72,840Oregon $72,250New Hampshire $68,140Utah $67,410Tennessee $64,610Ohio $64,020Wisconsin $63,870Massachusetts $63,640Florida $63,130Texas $63,060Virginia $62,560Rhode Island $62,400Minnesota $62,110Maryland $62,080Arizona $61,900Georgia $61,570Louisiana $61,500Delaware $61,390Colorado $60,950North Carolina $60,950Nebraska $60,880Pennsylvania $60,390South Carolina $59,710Arkansas $58,670Indiana $58,290Mississippi $58,200Kentucky $57,690Iowa $56,360South Dakota $56,080Kansas $49,990Montana $48,360
Working as a Brokerage Clerk in Illinois
Nationally, about 36,000 people work as Brokerage Clerks in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($63,350) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Brokerage Clerk make in Illinois?
The median Brokerage Clerk salary in Illinois is $63,350 per year, or about $30.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,980 at the entry level to $95,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Brokerage Clerks about 4% less than the national median of $65,750. Illinois ranks 17th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Brokerage Clerks?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,350 a year. About 2,060 Brokerage Clerks are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.