Education Teachers Salary in Illinois
Education Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $61,560 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,560
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,690; the top 10% earn over $100,000. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,760 median in Illinois
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$82,610 median in Illinois
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,150 median in Illinois
Education Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do education teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $61,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,690 and the top 10% earn over $100,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.