How much does an adult basic education make in Illinois?
$62,370a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Illinois. That is $29.99 an hour or $5,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.99
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,330Median: $62,370Highest 10%: $98,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| 25th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| 75th | $82,360 | $39.60 | |
| 90th | $98,470 | $47.34 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $71,810 |
| Springfield, IL | $71,180 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,490 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,370 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 15. District of Columbia | $62,940 |
| 16. South Carolina | $62,940 |
| 17. Vermont | $62,500 |
| 18. Illinois | $62,370 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $62,290 |
| 20. Arizona | $61,750 |
| 21. Tennessee | $60,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.99 ($62,370 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $62,370 against $61,540 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for adult basic education pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays adult basic educations the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $71,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.