Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $66,040 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,860; the top 10% earn over $104,220. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $66,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,860 and the top 10% earn over $104,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 41 (−14% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.