How much does an education teacher make in Illinois?
$61,560a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Illinois. That is $29.60 an hour or $5,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.60
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,690Median: $61,560Highest 10%: $100,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| 75th | $78,810 | $37.89 | |
| 90th | $100,000 | $48.08 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,350 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 42. Ohio | $62,400 |
| 43. Iowa | $62,090 |
| 44. Mississippi | $61,860 |
| 45. Illinois | $61,560 |
| 46. Kentucky | $61,450 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $60,880 |
| 48. Hawaii | $49,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.60 ($61,560 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $61,560 against $75,350 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays education teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $64,600 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.