Illinois Median
$31,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $35,450
State Rank
#31 of 41
870 employed here
How much does a Telemarketer make in Illinois?
Telemarketers in Illinois take home a median of $31,200 annually — roughly $15.00 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $35,450.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $71,340 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $31,200 and $49,740 a year.
Telemarketer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,740 | $23.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,340 | $34.30 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 31st out of 41 states and territories for Telemarketer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Telemarketer salary in other states
Kansas $48,010Colorado $47,670California $46,000Connecticut $45,200Massachusetts $44,650Oregon $42,060New York $41,400Minnesota $39,850Washington $39,670Idaho $39,400New Jersey $39,370Arizona $37,750Virginia $37,440South Carolina $37,090Utah $36,610Georgia $36,020Maryland $35,590Florida $35,570Ohio $35,290Alabama $34,840Kentucky $34,450North Carolina $34,380Nevada $34,290Texas $34,290Iowa $33,640West Virginia $33,370Wisconsin $33,260Michigan $33,040Maine $32,610Indiana $31,550Nebraska $31,200New Hampshire $30,530Missouri $29,840Tennessee $29,470Arkansas $29,060Louisiana $28,910Pennsylvania $28,430Oklahoma $26,880North Dakota $23,440Mississippi $21,540
Working as a Telemarketer in Illinois
Nationally, about 58,000 people work as Telemarketers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($31,200) 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 Telemarketer make in Illinois?
The median Telemarketer salary in Illinois is $31,200 per year, or about $15.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $71,340 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Telemarketers about 12% less than the national median of $35,450. Illinois ranks 31st out of 41 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Telemarketers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,200 a year. About 870 Telemarketers 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.