Special Education Teachers (Preschool) Salary in Illinois
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) in Illinois earn a median of $62,580 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($64,830)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,320; the top 10% earn over $100,460. Nationally the range is $45,620 to $130,040.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,890 median in Illinois
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40,910 median in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,730 median in Illinois
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320 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
Special Education Teachers (Preschool) pay in Illinois
How much do special education teachers (preschool) make in Illinois?
The median is $62,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,320 and the top 10% earn over $100,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for special education teachers (preschool)?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 45 (−3% vs. the national median of $64,830). Living costs are not included.