The average wage for a model in Illinois is around $17.76 per hour.
Avg Wage
Models earn an average hourly wage of $17.76.
Salaries typically start from $12.20 per hour and go up to $25.84 per hour.
44% below national average Updated in 2018
Model earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level model earnings begin at:
$25.84 per hour
$53,755 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level model earnings begin at:
$21.64 per hour
$45,004 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level model earnings begin at:
$17.76 per hour
$36,941 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level model earnings begin at:
$14.58 per hour
$30,322 per year
10th percentile
Starting level model earnings begin at:
$12.20 per hour
$25,386 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Model salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $99,667 |
| Florida | $56,810 |
| Arizona | $56,487 |
| New Jersey | $52,540 |
| Ohio | $39,010 |
| Wisconsin | $37,590 |
| California | $37,380 |
| Illinois | $36,941 |
| Maryland | $34,740 |
| New York | $34,720 |
| Washington | $34,000 |
| Oregon | $33,620 |
| Idaho | $31,200 |
| Virginia | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | $23,770 |
| Texas | $18,570 |
| Tennessee | $18,450 |
How do model salaries compare to similar careers?
Models earn 11% more than similar careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than costume attendants but more than hand sewers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Costume attendant salary | $43K |
| Tailor salary | $32K |
| Model salary | $37K |
| Aesthetician salary | $30K |
| Hairdresser salary | $27K |
| Sewing machine operator salary | $28K |
| Hand sewer salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)