History Teachers Salary in Illinois
History Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $83,940 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,940
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($83,820)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,950; the top 10% earn over $132,360. Nationally the range is $48,410 to $162,160.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$90,030 median in Illinois
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,720 median in Illinois
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$77,570 median in Illinois
History Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do history teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $83,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,950 and the top 10% earn over $132,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for history teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 45 (0% vs. the national median of $83,820). Living costs are not included.