How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make in Illinois?
$81,530a year
Median yearly pay for foreign language and literature teachers in Illinois. That is $39.20 an hour or $6,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.20
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,920Median: $81,530Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| 25th | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| Median | $81,530 | $39.20 | |
| 75th | $99,650 | $47.91 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.09 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $80,940 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foreign language and literature teachers.
| 8. Maryland | $87,280 |
| 9. Nevada | $84,980 |
| 10. Michigan | $83,190 |
| 11. Illinois | $81,530 |
| 12. South Dakota | $81,080 |
| 13. Minnesota | $80,650 |
| 14. Connecticut | $80,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a foreign language and literature teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.20 ($81,530 a year).
Do foreign language and literature teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $81,530 against $79,350 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for foreign language and literature teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays foreign language and literature teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $80,940 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.