How much does a political science teacher make in Chicago?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,100Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $131,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| 25th | $76,770 | $36.91 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $124,600 | $59.92 | |
| 90th | $131,200 | $63.09 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for political science 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 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $98,070 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $100,700, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for political science teacher pay?
35 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,200 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.