How much does a substitute teacher make in Chicago?
$43,460a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.89
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 11,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,940Median: $43,460Highest 10%: $58,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,940 | $15.84 | |
| 25th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| 75th | $49,470 | $23.78 | |
| 90th | $58,040 | $27.90 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Champaign, IL | $42,270 |
| Decatur, IL | $39,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,850 |
| Kankakee, IL | $36,700 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,330 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,620 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,000 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.89 ($43,460 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $43,460 against $41,670 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,410, so Chicago pays 10% more.
Where does Chicago rank for substitute teacher pay?
85 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,040 or more.
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.