Kindergarten Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Kindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $64,020 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($62,680)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,660
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,040; the top 10% earn over $103,420. Nationally the range is $46,990 to $101,830.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320 median in Illinois
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,110 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
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,370 median in Illinois
Kindergarten Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do kindergarten teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $64,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,040 and the top 10% earn over $103,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for kindergarten teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $62,680). Living costs are not included.