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Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Insurance Sales Agents make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.3% vs 2024
$84,680
Mean Salary
$64,280
Median Salary
$30.90
Hourly Rate
16,360 people work as Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois
Insurance Sales Agents salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois earn a median salary of $64,280 per year ($5,356/month).
This is 1.2% above the national average of $63,491.
Illinois ranks #18 out of 51 states for Insurance Sales Agents pay.
Approximately 16,360 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 8.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Writing
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.69
Sales and Marketing
4.62
English Language
4.1
Mathematics
3.58
Law and Government
3.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(15.8% of workers)
Salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois range from $37,020 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $160,130 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,780 and $98,370.
Median $64,280
P10: $37,020P25: $46,780P75: $98,370P90: $160,130
10th
$37,020
25th
$46,780
Median
$64,280
75th
$98,370
90th
$160,130
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,020
$17.80
$3,085
25th Percentile
$46,780
$22.49
$3,898
Median (50th)
$64,280
$30.90
$5,356
75th Percentile
$98,370
$47.29
$8,197
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$160,130
$76.99
$13,344
Note: The mean (average) salary of $84,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Insurance Sales Agents make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois is $64,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $84,680.
What is the salary range for a Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois?
Salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois range from $37,020 at the 10th percentile to $160,130 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,780 and $98,370.
What is the starting salary for a Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois?
Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents positions in Illinois typically start around $37,020 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 16,360 people are employed as Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois is approximately $30.90 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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