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Technical Sales Representative Salary in Illinois (2026)
$51.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,181/year ($6,598/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 20th of 51 states for Technical Sales Representative pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 7,350 Technical Sales Representative jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $107,570 a year — though pay ranges from $52,920 for newcomers to $180,360 at the top.
Technical Sales Representative pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $152,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $180,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,350 Technical Sales Representative jobs in Illinois (occupation code 41-4011, “Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Technical Sales Representative salary of $107,570 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 $79,181 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $107,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,835 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,229 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$5,325 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,181 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,598 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Technical Sales Representative make in Illinois?
- The median Technical Sales Representative salary in Illinois is $107,570 per year ($51.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,150 and $152,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Technical Sales Representative in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $107,570, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $79,181 per year ($6,598 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Technical Sales Representative jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 7,350 Technical Sales Representative 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.