Real Estate Brokers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for real estate brokers is $30.07 an hour ($62,540 a year). About 990 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($73,220). Illinois ranks 26th of 36 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for real estate brokers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.04 | $35,450 |
| 25% of workers | $24.80 | $51,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.07 | $62,540 |
| 75% of workers | $50.81 | $105,670 |
| 90% of workers | $66.05 | $137,380 |
Real Estate Brokers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $67,320 | 800 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for real estate brokers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $155,280 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $99,840 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,180 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $64,280 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $74,980 |
| Loan Officers | $79,150 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $59,220 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,550 |
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