Travel Agents pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for travel agents is $23.64 an hour ($49,160 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($50,160). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($49,090).
Pay range for travel agents in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.42 | $38,300 |
| 25% of workers | $21.80 | $45,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.64 | $49,160 |
| 75% of workers | $29.36 | $61,070 |
| 90% of workers | $38.22 | $79,500 |
Travel Agents pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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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