Law Teachers Salary in Illinois
Law Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $107,700 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($128,500)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,900; the top 10% earn over $275,360. Nationally the range is $64,250 to $287,900.
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Law Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do law teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $107,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,900 and the top 10% earn over $275,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for law teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 33 (−16% vs. the national median of $128,500). Living costs are not included.