Travel Agents pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for travel agents is $23.60 an hour ($49,090 a year). About 2,120 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($50,160). Illinois ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for travel agents in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.89 | $37,200 |
| 25% of workers | $21.42 | $44,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.60 | $49,090 |
| 75% of workers | $28.48 | $59,240 |
| 90% of workers | $37.32 | $77,630 |
Travel Agents pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $49,160 | 1,740 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for travel agents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| 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 |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $47,850 |
| Concierges | $36,900 |
| Telemarketers | $31,200 |
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