How much does a special education teacher make in Illinois?
$64,850a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Illinois. That is $31.18 an hour or $5,404 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.18
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,660Median: $64,850Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,660 | $22.91 | |
| 25th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $64,850 | $31.18 | |
| 75th | $79,110 | $38.03 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $74,180 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,110 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,450 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,320 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 22. New York | $65,970 |
| 23. Texas | $65,710 |
| 24. North Carolina | $65,170 |
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
| 27. Tennessee | $63,300 |
| 28. Kentucky | $63,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.18 ($64,850 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $64,850 against $76,580 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Illinois rank for special education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $74,180 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.