How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Chicago?
$63,820a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $63,820Highest 10%: $129,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 90th | $129,300 | $62.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| St. Louis, MO | $66,410 |
| Paducah, KY | $52,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,600 |
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 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.68 ($63,820 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $63,820 against $77,640 nationally, 18% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $59,590, so Chicago pays 7% more.
Where does Chicago rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
114 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,300 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.