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Real estate agent salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$92,124
9%
below national average
Average $92,124
Low $49,419
High $171,732

The average salary for a real estate agent is $92,124 per year in Chicago, IL. 196 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 18, 2026).

Real Estate Agent job openings in Chicago, IL

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Licensed Real Estate Agent
Fulton Grace Realty4.3out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Contract
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Real Estate Agent in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Jason Mitchell Group
 
$187,037per year
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Brokerage House Realtors
 
$145,962per year
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Baird & Warner Real Estate
 
$143,047per year
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Fathom Realty
 
$140,000per year
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LPT Realty
 
$137,500per year
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Prospect Equities
 
$130,405per year
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Highest paying cities for Real Estate Agents near Chicago, IL

  1. Orland Park, IL
    $135,887 per year
  2. Des Plaines, IL
    $112,166 per year
  3. Schaumburg, IL
    $105,499 per year
  4. Downers Grove, IL
    $101,286 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $92,124 per year

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The average salary for a Real Estate Agent is $92,124 per year in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 196 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 18, 2026.

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Real Estate Agent salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $49,419 and a high of $171,732 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 $135,887 per year, Des Plaines, IL at $112,166 per year, and Schaumburg, IL at $105,499 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).