How much does a political science teacher make in Illinois?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in Illinois. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,220Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| 25th | $76,770 | $36.91 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $124,000 | $59.61 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.29 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 10. Virginia | $101,400 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,300 |
| 12. Washington | $101,100 |
| 13. Illinois | $100,700 |
| 14. New Jersey | $100,300 |
| 15. Connecticut | $100,200 |
| 16. Arizona | $99,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $98,070 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for political science teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays political science teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,700 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.