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Sales associate salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Sales Associate make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$18.50
21%
above national average
Average $18.50
Low $16.20
High $23.72

The average salary for a sales associate is $18.50 per hour in Chicago, IL and $3,500 commission per year.630 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Sales Associate job openings in Chicago, IL

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MSB Sales Associate TFM
Tony's Fresh Market3.2out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$16.60 - $22.58 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Sales Associate in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CCS Fundraising
 
$156,000per year
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Grand Appliance and TV
 
$137,500per year
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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Gr...
 
$132,200per year
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DTS America Corporation
 
$118,560per year
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CPS, Inc.
 
$115,000per year
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DoorDash
 
$113,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Sales Associates near Chicago, IL

  1. Chicago, IL
    $18.50 per hour
  2. Naperville, IL
    $17.42 per hour
  3. Vernon Hills, IL
    $16.97 per hour
  4. Bolingbrook, IL
    $16.89 per hour
  5. Oswego, IL
    $16.84 per hour

Where can a Sales Associate earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Sales Associate get paid in Chicago, IL?

Junior Retail Sales Associate

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Senior Retail Sales Associate

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