How much does a middle school teacher make in Illinois?
$76,110a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Illinois. That is $36.59 an hour or $6,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.59
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,810Median: $76,110Highest 10%: $105,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| 25th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| Median | $76,110 | $36.59 | |
| 75th | $94,520 | $45.44 | |
| 90th | $105,600 | $50.76 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $78,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,920 |
| Springfield, IL | $75,570 |
| Bloomington, IL | $63,110 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,470 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,690 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,630 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 12. Oregon | $78,350 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
| 14. Ohio | $77,090 |
| 15. Illinois | $76,110 |
| 16. New Mexico | $75,240 |
| 17. Vermont | $73,940 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $71,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.59 ($76,110 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,110 against $64,370 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for middle school teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays middle school teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $78,000 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.