How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Springfield?
$64,270a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $30.90 an hour or $5,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.90
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,000Median: $64,270Highest 10%: $97,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| Median | $64,270 | $30.90 | |
| 75th | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 90th | $97,670 | $46.96 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $70,250 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $65,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,150 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,530 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,260 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,970 |
| Peoria, IL | $60,140 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,790 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
| Special Education Teacher | $59,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $30.90 ($64,270 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $64,270 against $62,680 nationally, 3% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $64,020, so Springfield pays 0% more.
Where does Springfield rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
108 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,670 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.