The median annual wage for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes in Illinois is $72,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $96,130.
Pay spans roughly $50,260 at the 10th percentile to $162,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.85 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $72,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $96,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.85 |
| 10th percentile | $50,260 |
| 90th percentile | $162,960 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.