How much does a secondary school teacher make in Illinois?
$79,990a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Illinois. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,666 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 44,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,020Median: $79,990Highest 10%: $136,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 25th | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| Median | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.32 | |
| 90th | $136,000 | $65.37 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $72,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,130 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,960 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,620 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,540 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,480 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,570 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 6. District of Columbia | $82,750 |
| 7. New Jersey | $82,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $80,970 |
| 9. Illinois | $79,990 |
| 10. Alaska | $79,650 |
| 11. Oregon | $79,570 |
| 12. Ohio | $78,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.46 ($79,990 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,990 against $72,040 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Illinois rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays secondary school teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,970 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.