Sales Managers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for sales managers is $74.65 an hour ($155,280 a year). About 32,240 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($148,270). Illinois ranks 12th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for sales managers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.87 | $78,760 |
| 25% of workers | $52.13 | $108,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.65 | $155,280 |
| 75% of workers | $100.32 | $208,670 |
| 90% of workers | $136.00 | $282,890 |
Sales Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $158,690 | 25,390 |
| Bloomington | $154,300 | 290 |
| Kankakee | $135,330 | 120 |
| Rockford | $133,560 | 510 |
| Peoria | $131,660 | 600 |
| Decatur | $126,880 | 110 |
| Springfield | $120,820 | 250 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $120,230 | 300 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for sales managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 47,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $162,860 |
| Fundraising Managers | $106,290 |
| Public Relations Managers | $131,990 |
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