Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois

Ranked #25 of 45 · IL

8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $99,490 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $100,700
Employment 460

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $60,220P25 $76,770 Median $100,700P75 $123,980P90 $135,810

About 80% of political science teachers, postsecondarys in Illinois earn between $60,220 and $135,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$99,490
U.S. average
$108,100

The mean political science teachers, postsecondary salary in Illinois is $99,490, about 8% below the U.S. average ($108,100). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,700 $100,270 320

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