How much does a substitute teacher make in Illinois?
$39,410a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Illinois. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,410Highest 10%: $58,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| Median | $39,410 | $18.95 | |
| 75th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 90th | $58,040 | $27.90 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $43,460 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 15. North Dakota | $42,570 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $41,350 |
| 17. Michigan | $39,500 |
| 18. Illinois | $39,410 |
| 19. Virginia | $39,020 |
| 20. Georgia | $38,870 |
| 21. Arizona | $38,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.95 ($39,410 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $39,410 against $41,670 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for substitute teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays substitute teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $43,460 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.