How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Illinois?
$66,040a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Illinois. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,860Median: $66,040Highest 10%: $104,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 25th | $56,270 | $27.05 | |
| Median | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $82,620 | $39.72 | |
| 90th | $104,200 | $50.11 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $73,650 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 29. Indiana | $68,340 |
| 30. North Dakota | $67,720 |
| 31. Nevada | $67,440 |
| 32. Illinois | $66,040 |
| 33. Alabama | $65,280 |
| 34. North Carolina | $63,020 |
| 35. Oklahoma | $62,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.75 ($66,040 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $66,040 against $76,590 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Illinois rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 32 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $73,650 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.