Travel Agent Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Travel Agent make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Travel Agent in Chicago, IL is $62,626. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,495 to $71,096, with most professionals earning between $47,093 and $78,808.

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Average Salary Range for Travel Agent in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Travel Agent in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Travel Agent in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Travel Agent ranges from $54,495 to $71,096 with the average base salary of $62,626. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,044 to $72,772 with the average total cash compensation of $63,563.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,626 $54,495 - $71,096
Bonus $938 $548 - $1,676
Total Pay $63,563 $55,044 - $72,772
* 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.

Travel Agent Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,495 - $71,096 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,495 - $71,096 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,432 - $71,014 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,474 - $71,069 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,474 - $71,069 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,356 - $69,610 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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