DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$143,728
vs National
+113.3%
National: $67,392BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$155,718
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$143,728
+113.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,392
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Real Estate Brokers in Chicago, IL earns $143,728 in nominal terms, which is 113.3% above the national average of $67,392. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $155,718 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Watterson Asset Management | $143,728 | 1 |
| Open Path Realty | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Real Estate Brokers make in Chicago, IL?
The median Real Estate Brokers salary in Chicago, IL is $143,728 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Real Estate Brokers?
A Real Estate Brokers in Chicago, IL earns 113.3% more than the national median of $67,392, or $155,718 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.