How much does a tutor make in Illinois?
$37,400a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in Illinois. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.98
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,400Highest 10%: $63,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 75th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 90th | $63,570 | $30.56 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $43,030 |
| Springfield, IL | $39,070 |
| Chicago, IL | $38,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,730 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,120 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for tutors.
| 28. South Dakota | $38,760 |
| 29. Nebraska | $38,470 |
| 30. Indiana | $38,090 |
| 31. Illinois | $37,400 |
| 32. Michigan | $37,380 |
| 33. Florida | $37,310 |
| 34. Iowa | $36,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.98 ($37,400 a year).
Do tutors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $37,400 against $43,350 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Illinois rank for tutor pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays tutors the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $43,030 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.