Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in Kankakee, IL
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in the Kankakee, IL metro area earn a median of $66,500 a year ($31.97 an hour), based on BLS data for 350 workers.
Pay ranges from $41,270 for the lowest-paid 10% to $139,840 for the top 10%. That is 8% lower than the national median of $72,080. Pay here is 10% lower than the Illinois statewide median of $73,510. There are 8.2 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products per 1,000 jobs here — close to the national average. The average (mean) salary is $81,330, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Kankakee, IL
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,270 | $19.84 |
| 25th percentile | $53,600 | $25.77 |
| Median | $66,500 | $31.97 |
| 75th percentile | $95,460 | $45.89 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,840 | $67.23 |
| Average (mean) | $81,330 | $39.10 |
Half of sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $5,541.67 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,770.83 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,557.69 |
| Weekly | $1,278.85 |
| Hourly | $31.97 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $75,350 | 38,490 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $73,480 | 1,580 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $72,180 | 530 |
| Springfield, IL | $70,680 | 510 |
| Rockford, IL | $68,970 | 1,320 |
| Decatur, IL | $65,900 | 270 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $64,590 | 10,710 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,240 | 1,110 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $60,340 | 420 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $59,830 | 310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $59,500 | 430 |
Highest-paying states for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $82,420 |
| District of Columbia | $80,010 |
| Washington | $79,830 |
| Massachusetts | $79,810 |
| New York | $79,590 |
| New Jersey | $79,410 |
| Colorado | $79,250 |
| South Dakota | $77,210 |
| Vermont | $76,840 |
| Minnesota | $76,750 |
See Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products pay in every state or the Illinois statewide figures.
Related jobs in Kankakee, IL
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,650 | $15.70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $44,750 | $21.51 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $55,410 | $26.64 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,460 | $17.53 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $58,340 | $28.05 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $56,730 | $27.27 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,600 | $17.11 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $76,780 | $36.92 |
More: Sales and Related Occupations · all salaries in Kankakee, IL
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 41-4012. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products make in Kankakee, IL?
The median salary for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $66,500 a year, or $31.97 an hour. Pay ranges from $41,270 for the lowest-paid 10% to $139,840 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products make in Kankakee, IL?
The top 10% of sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in the Kankakee, IL metro area earn at least $139,840 a year. The top 25% earn $95,460 or more.
What is the starting pay for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Kankakee, IL?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $41,270 a year, and a quarter of sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products earn $53,600 or less.
How many sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products work in Kankakee, IL?
About 350 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products are employed in the Kankakee, IL metro area, not counting the self-employed.