Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Illinois

Ranked #13 of 51 · IL

2.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,630 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $75,320
Employment 61,520

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,040P25 $58,430 Median $75,320P75 $97,830P90 $105,250

About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in Illinois earn between $47,040 and $105,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$74,630
U.S. average
$72,650

The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Illinois is $74,630, about 2.7% above the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,390 $78,800 45,840
Bloomington, IL $65,590 $71,320 670
Rockford, IL $64,200 $70,020 1,530
Springfield, IL $62,340 $69,000 1,000
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,200 $60,480 1,930
Champaign-Urbana, IL $59,650 $60,820 990
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $59,310 $61,950 1,930
Decatur, IL $59,050 $58,130 370

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