How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Illinois?
$64,020a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Illinois. That is $30.78 an hour or $5,335 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.78
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,040Median: $64,020Highest 10%: $103,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $53,010 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $64,020 | $30.78 | |
| 75th | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| 90th | $103,400 | $49.72 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $70,250 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $65,180 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,270 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,530 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,150 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,530 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,260 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,140 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 15. Georgia | $65,680 |
| 16. Nevada | $64,930 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $64,430 |
| 18. Illinois | $64,020 |
| 19. Virginia | $63,920 |
| 20. Texas | $63,780 |
| 21. Michigan | $63,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.78 ($64,020 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $64,020 against $62,680 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,250 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.