Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Illinois

$37,458 $121,563
10th pct Median: $70,676 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$37,458
25th Percentile$50,887
50th (Median)$70,676
75th Percentile$97,533
90th (Top Earners)$121,563
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Illinois median salary of $70,676 for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents has the purchasing power of approximately $71,318 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Illinois's lower cost of living (COL index: 99.1) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents make in Illinois?
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Illinois earn a median annual salary of $70,676 per year ($33.98/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $67,310.
Is Illinois a good state for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents?
Illinois pays above the national average for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Illinois is near the national average (COL index: 99.1).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Illinois?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 99.1 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $70,676 salary in Illinois has the purchasing power of approximately $71,318 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Illinois increase real purchasing power.
How does Illinois compare to neighboring states for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Illinois

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $348,810
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $321,531
3 Neurologists $310,380
4 Surgeons, All Other $309,246
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $285,474
6 Psychiatrists $262,288
7 Physicians, Pathologists $256,116
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $255,507
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Illinois

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the sales sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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