How much does a law teacher make in Illinois?
$107,700a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in Illinois. That is $51.78 an hour or $8,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.78
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,900Median: $107,700Highest 10%: $275,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| Median | $107,700 | $51.78 | |
| 75th | $212,700 | $102.28 | |
| 90th | $275,400 | $132.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $101,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 23. Washington | $125,200 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $121,300 |
| 25. California | $119,500 |
| 26. Illinois | $107,700 |
| 27. Idaho | $106,800 |
| 28. Florida | $102,700 |
| 29. North Carolina | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $51.78 ($107,700 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $107,700 against $128,500 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for law teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 33 states.
Which city in Illinois pays law teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $101,800 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.