Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $81,530 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,920; the top 10% earn over $127,070. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$90,030 median in Illinois
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77,570 median in Illinois
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,720 median in Illinois
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$84,790 median in Illinois
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$83,940 median in Illinois
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,700 median in Illinois
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $81,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,920 and the top 10% earn over $127,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 45 (+3% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.