Substitute Teachers Salary in Illinois
Substitute Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $39,410 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,220
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $58,040. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,020 median in Illinois
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320 median in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,730 median in Illinois
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,990 median in Illinois
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,890 median in Illinois
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,110 median in Illinois
Substitute Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do substitute teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $39,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $58,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.