How much does a history teacher make in Illinois?
$83,940a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Illinois. That is $40.36 an hour or $6,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.36
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $83,940Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| Median | $83,940 | $40.36 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.28 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $92,140 |
| Chicago, IL | $88,360 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 13. Minnesota | $92,970 |
| 14. Virginia | $85,910 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $85,550 |
| 16. Illinois | $83,940 |
| 17. Vermont | $83,750 |
| 18. New Mexico | $83,700 |
| 19. Washington | $83,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $40.36 ($83,940 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $83,940 against $83,820 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for history teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays history teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $92,140 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.