How much does a social sciences teacher make in Illinois?
$63,470a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in Illinois. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $63,470Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $53,540 | $25.74 | |
| Median | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.13 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $78,670 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social sciences teachers.
| 26. South Carolina | $65,520 |
| 27. Kentucky | $64,840 |
| 28. North Dakota | $63,860 |
| 29. Illinois | $63,470 |
| 30. West Virginia | $63,360 |
| 31. New Jersey | $63,250 |
| 32. Nebraska | $62,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.51 ($63,470 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $63,470 against $72,990 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Illinois rank for social sciences teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays social sciences teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $78,670 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.