Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Salary in Illinois (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Illinois, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Illinois Median
$74,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $69,990
State Rank
#16 of 51
11,180 employed here

How much do Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers make in Illinois?

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers working in Illinois earn a median salary of $74,980 per year, or about $36.05 per hour. That is 7% above the national median of $69,990 for this occupation.

Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $44,570 while the top 10% make $143,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,380 and $104,320 a year.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary range in Illinois

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,570$21.43
25th percentile (early career)$56,380$27.11
50th percentile (median)$74,980$36.05
75th percentile (experienced)$104,320$50.15
90th percentile (top earners)$143,200$68.85

How Illinois compares

Illinois ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$119,320
2Massachusetts$103,410
3Colorado$100,080
4New York$99,390
5District of Columbia$94,080

Working as Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Illinois

Nationally, about 311,000 people work as Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($74,980) 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 do Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers make in Illinois?
The median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary in Illinois is $74,980 per year, or about $36.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,570 at the entry level to $143,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers about 7% more than the national median of $69,990. Illinois ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $74,980 a year. About 11,180 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.