Realtor Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Realtor make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Realtor in Chicago, IL is $89,594. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,080 to $101,022, with most professionals earning between $71,417 and $111,427.

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Lead generate daily to convert calls into appointments.

August 26, 2022

Follow scripts to deliver the team value proposition and handle objections.

January 23, 2023

Participate in active marketing initiatives, from cold calling to attending industry events.

March 18, 2023

Consults with clients to ensure fiduciary service of the Real Estate transaction from initial contact through contract to close.

April 14, 2023

Negotiate contracts, inspections and appraisals, while our Account Managers do the rest.

May 07, 2023

Provide guidance and assist sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property for the right price under the best terms.

May 10, 2023

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Realtor Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

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Realtor Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

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Average Salary Range for Realtor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

80080

101022

89594

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82252

108166

93288

What is the average salary for Realtor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Realtor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Realtor ranges from $80,080 to $101,022 with the average base salary of $89,594. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,252 to $108,166 with the average total cash compensation of $93,288.

View Average Salary for Realtor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,594	$80,080 - $101,022
Bonus	$3,694	$2,172 - $7,144
Total Pay	$93,288	$82,252 - $108,166

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Realtor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,080 - $101,022	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,080 - $101,022	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,987 - $100,905	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,049 - $100,983	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,049 - $100,983	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,406 - $98,911	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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