How much does a teacher and instructor make in Illinois?
$76,450a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Illinois. That is $36.75 an hour or $6,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.75
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $76,450Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $48,830 | $23.48 | |
| Median | $76,450 | $36.75 | |
| 75th | $98,550 | $47.38 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.07 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $98,390 |
| Chicago, IL | $70,570 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 9. New York | $78,300 |
| 10. Washington | $77,720 |
| 11. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
| 14. Alaska | $76,000 |
| 15. New Jersey | $73,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.75 ($76,450 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,450 against $66,140 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Illinois rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays teacher and instructors the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $98,390 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.