Salary guide, May 2025
Key Account Manager pay in Illinois
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The median annual wage for Sales Managers in Illinois was $155,280 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $108,420 and $208,670.
The Illinois median is $7,010 above the national median of $148,270, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-2022 Sales Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about illinois?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,760 | $108,420 | $155,280 | $208,670 | $282,890 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.87 | $52.13 | $74.65 | $100.32 | $136.00 |
BLS estimated 32,240 workers employed in this occupation in Illinois. Location quotient: 1.29.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $73,170 | $100,360 | $148,270 | $207,340 | $290,540 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.18 | $48.25 | $71.28 | $99.68 | $139.68 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $103,600 | $142,170 | $201,550 |
| May 2025 | $108,420 | $155,280 | $208,670 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-2022 Sales Managers, Illinois. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-2022 Sales Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $126,880 | $93,300 to $186,440 |
| Bloomington, IL | $154,300 | $100,340 to $216,240 |
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