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Retail Salespersons Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Retail Salespersons make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,370
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.6% vs 2024
$38,680
Mean Salary
$35,370
Median Salary
$17.00
Hourly Rate
126,610 people work as Retail Salespersons in Illinois
Retail Salespersons salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Retail Salespersons in Illinois earn a median salary of $35,370 per year ($2,947/month).
This is 3.9% above the national average of $34,032.
Illinois ranks #20 out of 51 states for Retail Salespersons pay.
Approximately 126,610 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 2.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Top Skills
Persuasion
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Service Orientation
3.75
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Key Knowledge Areas
Sales and Marketing
4.52
Customer and Personal Service
4.34
English Language
3.67
Administration and Management
3.04
Mathematics
3.03
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(63.5% of workers)
Salaries for Retail Salespersons in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,010 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,250 and $37,750.
Median $35,370
P10: $31,200P25: $32,250P75: $37,750P90: $48,010
10th
$31,200
25th
$32,250
Median
$35,370
75th
$37,750
90th
$48,010
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$32,250
$15.50
$2,687
Median (50th)
$35,370
$17.00
$2,947
75th Percentile
$37,750
$18.15
$3,145
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,010
$23.08
$4,000
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Retail Salespersons in Illinois is $35,370 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,680.
What is the salary range for a Retail Salespersons in Illinois?
Salaries for Retail Salespersons in Illinois range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $48,010 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,250 and $37,750.
What is the starting salary for a Retail Salespersons in Illinois?
Entry-level Retail Salespersons positions in Illinois typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,250 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Retail Salespersons in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 126,610 people are employed as Retail Salespersons in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Retail Salespersons in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Retail Salespersons in Illinois is approximately $17.00 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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