Real estate agent salary in Chicago, IL

The average salary for a Real Estate Agent is $91,632 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 207 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 11, 2026.

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Real Estate Agent salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $48,743 and a high of $172,258 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL include Orland Park, IL at $135,501 per year, Glen Ellyn, IL at $133,913 per year, and Des Plaines, IL at $112,166 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL include The Jason Mitchell Group ($187,037 per year) and Brokerage House Realtors ($145,962 per year).