Illinois Median
$49,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $50,160
State Rank
#24 of 49
2,120 employed here
How much does a Travel Agent make in Illinois?
A Travel Agent working in Illinois earns a median salary of $49,090 per year, or about $23.60 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $50,160 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $37,200 while the top 10% make $77,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,540 and $59,240 a year.
Travel Agent salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,200 | $17.88 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,540 | $21.41 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,090 | $23.60 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $59,240 | $28.48 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,630 | $37.32 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 24th out of 49 states and territories for Travel Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Travel Agent salary in other states
Nevada $63,400District of Columbia $61,560Montana $61,330New Jersey $61,090Connecticut $60,640Vermont $60,560Rhode Island $59,790Oregon $56,810Utah $56,670Colorado $56,570Massachusetts $56,450North Carolina $56,180Tennessee $55,640New York $55,580Washington $55,260Kansas $53,600Arizona $51,800California $51,030Florida $50,060Nebraska $49,690Texas $49,500Kentucky $49,370Maryland $49,160Mississippi $49,050Georgia $48,880Indiana $48,530Idaho $48,110Wyoming $48,030Pennsylvania $47,720Alaska $47,650Alabama $47,640Hawaii $47,560Minnesota $47,260New Hampshire $47,190Wisconsin $47,080Michigan $46,250Ohio $46,000Missouri $45,460Iowa $45,440Virginia $45,260West Virginia $44,760North Dakota $44,740New Mexico $44,700South Dakota $44,510Oklahoma $36,980Arkansas $36,600Louisiana $35,970South Carolina $34,560
Working as a Travel Agent in Illinois
Nationally, about 55,000 people work as Travel Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($49,090) 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 Travel Agent make in Illinois?
The median Travel Agent salary in Illinois is $49,090 per year, or about $23.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,200 at the entry level to $77,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Travel Agents about 2% less than the national median of $50,160. Illinois ranks 24th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Travel Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,090 a year. About 2,120 Travel Agents 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.