How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Illinois?
$77,570a year
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in Illinois. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,270Median: $77,570Highest 10%: $125,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| Median | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.33 | |
| 90th | $125,500 | $60.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $82,220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $78,860 |
| Chicago, IL | $78,620 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,300 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,820 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for english language and literature teachers.
| 21. Texas | $78,900 |
| 22. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 23. Nebraska | $78,450 |
| 24. Illinois | $77,570 |
| 25. Arizona | $76,990 |
| 26. Utah | $73,280 |
| 27. Montana | $73,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.29 ($77,570 a year).
Do english language and literature teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $77,570 against $78,760 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for english language and literature teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays english language and literature teachers the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $82,220 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.