How much does a special education teacher make in Illinois?
$77,960a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Illinois. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,790Median: $77,960Highest 10%: $104,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 25th | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| Median | $77,960 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $97,370 | $46.81 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.24 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $79,690 |
| Springfield, IL | $77,430 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,910 |
| Decatur, IL | $65,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $64,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,190 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 7. New York | $81,260 |
| 8. Alaska | $80,230 |
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
| 13. New Mexico | $76,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.48 ($77,960 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $77,960 against $65,120 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Illinois rank for special education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $79,690 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.