Secondary School Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $79,990 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,670
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020; the top 10% earn over $135,960. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320 median in Illinois
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,020 median in Illinois
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,110 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
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,730 median in Illinois
Secondary School Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do secondary school teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $79,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020 and the top 10% earn over $135,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.