How much does a teacher and instructor make in Chicago?
$70,570a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $33.93 an hour or $5,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.93
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,940Median: $70,570Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| Median | $70,570 | $33.93 | |
| 75th | $92,050 | $44.25 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.92 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| St. Louis, MO | $56,100 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $33.93 ($70,570 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $70,570 against $66,140 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $76,450, so Chicago pays 8% less.
Where does Chicago rank for teacher and instructor pay?
78 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,000 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.