Telemarketers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for telemarketers is $15.00 an hour ($31,200 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($35,450). Illinois ranks 31st of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for telemarketers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 75% of workers | $23.92 | $49,740 |
| 90% of workers | $34.30 | $71,340 |
Telemarketers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $50,390 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $31,200 | 840 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for telemarketers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -21.4% over ten years, declining · about 5,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $35,370 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,130 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $66,900 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,400 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,140 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $66,290 |
| Order Clerks | $47,670 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,550 |
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