Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Illinois
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Illinois earn a median of $79,890 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,490
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,920; the top 10% earn over $129,260. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs 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$62,580 median in Illinois
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,370 median in Illinois
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Illinois
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Illinois?
The median is $79,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,920 and the top 10% earn over $129,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.