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Real Estate Agent Salary in Illinois (2026)
$28.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,832/year ($3,903/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 16th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 6,030 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $59,220 a year — though pay ranges from $35,830 for newcomers to $79,750 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,030 Real Estate Agent jobs in Illinois (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $59,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,832 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $59,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,926 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,530 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,931 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,832 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,903 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Illinois?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in Illinois is $59,220 per year ($28.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,060 and $61,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $59,220, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $46,832 per year ($3,903 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 6,030 Real Estate Agent jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.