Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Illinois
Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois make a median of $59,340 a year, or about $28.53 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $159K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $97K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level insurance sales agents (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $159K or more, a $121K spread from bottom to top.
Insurance Sales Agents salary by metro in Illinois
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $71K | +20% | 330 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $62K | +5% | 13,370 |
| Springfield | $52K | -12% | 280 |
| Kankakee | $52K | -13% | 40 |
| Rockford | $50K | -16% | 250 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $50K | -16% | 180 |
| Decatur | $50K | -16% | 50 |
| Peoria | $41K | -30% | 540 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do insurance sales agents make in Illinois?
The median is $59,340 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,190, and experienced insurance sales agents can clear $158,980. The mean (average) is $96,810, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,899/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 36.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a insurance sales agents salary go in Illinois?
Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median insurance sales agents salary is worth about $63,229 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do insurance sales agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.