Special Education Teachers (Middle School) Salary in Illinois
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) in Illinois earn a median of $74,730 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($66,810)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,460
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,660; the top 10% earn over $102,200. Nationally the range is $49,420 to $102,510.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320 median in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,890 median 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
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,110 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) pay in Illinois
How much do special education teachers (middle school) make in Illinois?
The median is $74,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,660 and the top 10% earn over $102,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for special education teachers (middle school)?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $66,810). Living costs are not included.