How much does a special education teacher make in Illinois?
$79,890a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Illinois. That is $38.41 an hour or $6,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.41
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $79,890Highest 10%: $129,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $79,890 | $38.41 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.48 | |
| 90th | $129,300 | $62.14 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,350 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,070 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $62,610 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,280 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,350 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,410 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 8. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 9. Connecticut | $81,710 |
| 10. Alaska | $80,580 |
| 11. Illinois | $79,890 |
| 12. Vermont | $79,360 |
| 13. Delaware | $78,490 |
| 14. Michigan | $78,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.41 ($79,890 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $79,890 against $74,260 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Illinois rank for special education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,350 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.