Salary report · Chicago, IL

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in Chicago, IL?

Real Estate Agents in Chicago earn a median of $57,600 per year — about 6% above the national average. Pay ranges from $41,500 (25th percentile) to $89,300 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$41,500
Median
$57,600
75th percentile
$73,700
90th percentile
$89,300
YoY change
+4.3%

Real Estate Agent salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$37,400
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$57,600
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$73,700
Lead · 8+ yrs
$83,500

How Chicago pay compares

Chicago median$57,600
National median$54,300
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 107)$53,800

Cost-of-living adjusted is the Chicago salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$49K
2022
$51K
2023
$53K
2024
$55K
2025
$58K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 4.3%.

Real Estate Agent job market in Chicago

Chicago's economy is anchored by finance, manufacturing, and a growing tech scene. Salaries are competitive without the coastal cost of living.

An estimated 9,400 real estate agents work in the Chicago metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • List properties
  • Show homes
  • Negotiate offers
  • Prepare contracts
  • Market listings online

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FAQ

How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Chicago, IL?+

Real Estate Agents in Chicago earn a median of $57,600 per year — about 6% above the national average of $54,300.

What's the entry-level Real Estate Agent salary in Chicago?+

Entry-level Real Estate Agents in Chicago typically earn around $37,400 per year. Salaries scale to about $83,500 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $57,600 a good Real Estate Agent salary in Chicago?+

$57,600 is the median, meaning half of Real Estate Agents in Chicago earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 107, that's roughly $53,800 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Real Estate Agent pay growing in Chicago?+

Real Estate Agent salaries in Chicago grew about 4.3% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +3%.

Where do Real Estate Agents in Chicago get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Real Estate Agent salary in Chicago is around $89,300. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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