Telemarketers Salary in Illinois

Telemarketers in Illinois earn the most in Springfield (average $51,060 a year) and the least in Chicago ($40,130), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the telemarketers average at $41,810 and the median at $31,200 for 870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,370.

Telemarketers average salary by city in Illinois

Springfield$51,060
Chicago$40,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Springfield	$51,060	$50,390	$36,210	$40,820	93
Chicago	$40,130	$31,200	$31,200	$32,579	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Telemarketers salary in other states

Telemarketers salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-9041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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