How much does a special education teacher make in Illinois?
$74,730a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Illinois. That is $35.93 an hour or $6,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.93
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $74,730Highest 10%: $102,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $74,730 | $35.93 | |
| 75th | $86,700 | $41.68 | |
| 90th | $102,200 | $49.13 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,840 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,540 |
| Springfield, IL | $74,590 |
| Bloomington, IL | $64,060 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,520 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,820 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,260 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,040 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,850 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
| 15. Michigan | $76,040 |
| 16. Illinois | $74,730 |
| 17. Ohio | $74,590 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,440 |
| 19. Vermont | $73,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.93 ($74,730 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $74,730 against $66,810 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for special education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,840 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.