Middle School Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $76,110 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,770
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,810; the top 10% earn over $105,580. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
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
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320 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
Middle School Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do middle school teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $76,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,810 and the top 10% earn over $105,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.