How much does a special education teacher make in Illinois?
$62,580a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Illinois. That is $30.09 an hour or $5,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.09
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,320Median: $62,580Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,320 | $20.35 | |
| 25th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 75th | $80,360 | $38.63 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.30 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $78,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,950 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 18. Texas | $65,680 |
| 19. Iowa | $63,540 |
| 20. Nebraska | $62,760 |
| 21. Illinois | $62,580 |
| 22. Missouri | $62,250 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $61,720 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $60,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.09 ($62,580 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,580 against $64,830 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for special education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays special education teachers the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $78,600 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.