Illinois Median
$62,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $73,220
State Rank
#26 of 36
990 employed here
How much does a Real Estate Broker make in Illinois?
Real Estate Brokers in Illinois take home a median of $62,540 annually — roughly $30.07 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $73,220.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $35,450 while the top 10% make $137,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,590 and $105,670 a year.
Real Estate Broker salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,450 | $17.04 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,590 | $24.80 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $62,540 | $30.07 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $105,670 | $50.80 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $137,380 | $66.05 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 26th out of 36 states and territories for Real Estate Broker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Real Estate Broker salary in other states
New Jersey $111,390Connecticut $105,800Utah $92,830Washington $82,790Alabama $82,630Michigan $82,510Maryland $81,550California $80,450New Mexico $80,340Colorado $79,970Virginia $77,270Vermont $76,920Indiana $75,000Hawaii $74,310Arizona $74,260Arkansas $73,800North Dakota $73,300Kansas $69,990Delaware $68,690Florida $66,010Alaska $65,820Ohio $64,510Texas $63,390Montana $63,240Oregon $63,070Missouri $62,280Tennessee $60,150West Virginia $58,960Idaho $57,660Maine $55,280North Carolina $52,830New Hampshire $51,490Iowa $50,140Mississippi $41,690Minnesota $39,850
Working as a Real Estate Broker in Illinois
Nationally, about 46,000 people work as Real Estate Brokers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($62,540) 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 Real Estate Broker make in Illinois?
The median Real Estate Broker salary in Illinois is $62,540 per year, or about $30.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,450 at the entry level to $137,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Real Estate Brokers about 15% less than the national median of $73,220. Illinois ranks 26th out of 36 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Real Estate Brokers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $62,540 a year. About 990 Real Estate Brokers 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.