How much does a substitute teacher make in Springfield?
$35,620a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 184 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,620Highest 10%: $64,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $43,380 | $20.86 | |
| 90th | $64,710 | $31.11 |
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 |
| Peoria, IL | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,000 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,790 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $17.13 ($35,620 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $35,620 against $41,670 nationally, 15% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,410, so Springfield pays 10% less.
Where does Springfield rank for substitute teacher pay?
184 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,710 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.