How much does an elementary school teacher make in Illinois?
$75,320a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Illinois. That is $36.21 an hour or $6,277 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.21
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 61,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,040Median: $75,320Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| 25th | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Median | $75,320 | $36.21 | |
| 75th | $97,830 | $47.03 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.60 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $78,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $65,590 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,340 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,030 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,650 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,650 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,050 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,440 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,060 |
| 14. Minnesota | $76,350 |
| 15. Delaware | $75,920 |
| 16. Illinois | $75,320 |
| 17. Utah | $74,810 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,550 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $72,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.21 ($75,320 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $75,320 against $63,970 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays elementary school teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $78,390 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.