Travel Agents Salary in Illinois

Ranked #22 of 49 · IL

1.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $53,680 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,090
Employment 2,120

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,200P25 $44,540 Median $49,090P75 $59,240P90 $77,630

About 80% of travel agentss in Illinois earn between $37,200 and $77,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$53,680
U.S. average
$54,660

The mean travel agents salary in Illinois is $53,680, about 1.8% below the U.S. average ($54,660). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $49,160 $55,760 1,740

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do travel agents make in Illinois?

The median travel agents salary in Illinois is $49,090 per year (mean $53,680), and about 80% earn between $37,200 and $77,630.

How much do travel agents make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,680 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for travel agents?

Illinois ranks #22 of 49 states for travel agents pay. Its mean salary of $53,680 is about 1.8% below the U.S. average of $54,660.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay travel agents the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for travel agents are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($49,160), by median annual wage.

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