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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Illinois
Ranked #19 of 50 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of substitute teachers, short-terms in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $58,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in Illinois is $43,430, about 6.4% below the U.S. average ($46,420). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,460 | $44,750 | 11,110 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $42,270 | $52,840 | 360 |
| Decatur, IL | $39,000 | $43,240 | 160 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,000 | $41,330 | 580 |
| Kankakee, IL | $36,700 | $39,270 | 200 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,500 | $37,210 | 790 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,500 | $41,360 | 860 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,490 | $49,420 | 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make in Illinois?
The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in Illinois is $39,410 per year (mean $43,430), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $58,040.
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,430 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for substitute teachers, short-term?
Illinois ranks #19 of 50 states for substitute teachers, short-term pay. Its mean salary of $43,430 is about 6.4% below the U.S. average of $46,420.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay substitute teachers, short-term the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for substitute teachers, short-term are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($43,460), Champaign-Urbana, IL ($42,270), Decatur, IL ($39,000), by median annual wage.