How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Illinois?
$59,590a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Illinois. That is $28.65 an hour or $4,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.65
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $59,590Highest 10%: $108,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $59,590 | $28.65 | |
| 75th | $76,790 | $36.92 | |
| 90th | $108,500 | $52.17 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $66,410 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,820 |
| Paducah, KY | $52,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 38. Utah | $61,370 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $60,390 |
| 40. Maine | $59,950 |
| 41. Illinois | $59,590 |
| 42. Nevada | $59,270 |
| 43. Vermont | $59,010 |
| 44. Arkansas | $54,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.65 ($59,590 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $59,590 against $77,640 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Illinois rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 41 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays postsecondary teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $66,410 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.