How much does a preschool teacher make in Illinois?
$40,910a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Illinois. That is $19.67 an hour or $3,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.67
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,030Median: $40,910Highest 10%: $60,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| 75th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $60,890 | $29.27 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $46,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,050 |
| Decatur, IL | $42,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,510 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,030 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,850 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,720 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,020 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,830 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 18. Georgia | $43,920 |
| 19. Maine | $43,890 |
| 20. Minnesota | $43,430 |
| 21. Illinois | $40,910 |
| 22. North Dakota | $39,720 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $39,350 |
| 24. Nevada | $38,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.67 ($40,910 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $40,910 against $38,140 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Illinois rank for preschool teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays preschool teachers the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $46,730 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.