How much does a law teacher make in Chicago?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.95 an hour or $8,484 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.95
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,900Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $215,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.95 | |
| 75th | $170,700 | $82.05 | |
| 90th | $215,400 | $103.58 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.95 ($101,800 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $101,800 against $128,500 nationally, 21% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $107,700, so Chicago pays 5% less.
Where does Chicago rank for law teacher pay?
26 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,400 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.