Elementary School Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $75,320 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,320
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 61,520
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,040; the top 10% earn over $105,250. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,020 median in Illinois
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,990 median in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,730 median in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,890 median in Illinois
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,110 median in Illinois
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,370 median in Illinois
Elementary School Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do elementary school teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $75,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,040 and the top 10% earn over $105,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.