How much does a preschool teacher make in Kankakee?
$38,030a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,500Median: $38,030Highest 10%: $57,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,500 | $16.11 | |
| 25th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| Median | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 90th | $57,500 | $27.64 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Rockford, IL | $46,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,050 |
| Decatur, IL | $42,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,510 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,300 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $65,950 |
| Special Education Teacher | $62,610 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,420 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $60,300 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,800 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,980 |
| Special Education Teacher | $57,620 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $56,090 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $48,500 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $43,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $18.28 ($38,030 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $38,030 against $38,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,910, so Kankakee pays 7% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for preschool teacher pay?
134 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,500 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.