How much does a substitute teacher make in Peoria?
$31,200a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 248 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $39,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 90th | $39,850 | $19.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| 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 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,000 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $88,380 |
| Business Teacher | $85,660 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $77,820 |
| Art | $75,960 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $74,860 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $63,700 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $61,620 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,260 |
| Middle School Teacher | $61,220 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $31,200 against $41,670 nationally, 25% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,410, so Peoria pays 21% less.
Where does Peoria rank for substitute teacher pay?
248 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,850 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.