How much does a history teacher make in Chicago?
$88,360a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $42.48 an hour or $7,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.48
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,880Median: $88,360Highest 10%: $130,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 25th | $64,900 | $31.20 | |
| Median | $88,360 | $42.48 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.14 | |
| 90th | $130,000 | $62.50 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| St. Louis, MO | $92,140 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,330 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $42.48 ($88,360 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $88,360 against $83,820 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $83,940, so Chicago pays 5% more.
Where does Chicago rank for history teacher pay?
42 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,000 or more.
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.