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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$75,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
61,520
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,352 #15 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Illinois, explained

Elementary school teachers in Illinois earn a median of $75,320 per year (— per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $47,040, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $105,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $75,320 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $75,320 is worth about $75,352 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #15 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,040
$22.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,320
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,250
$50.60/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $75,320 $75,352 —
Wisconsin $61,210 $65,051 +$14,110
Kentucky $60,610 $67,226 +$14,710
Iowa $60,580 $69,028 +$14,740
Indiana $59,700 $63,967 +$15,620
Missouri $50,910 $56,058 +$24,410

Elementary School Teacher in Illinois: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Illinois?

Elementary school teachers in Illinois earn a median of $75,320 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Illinois pay elementary school teachers well?

At $75,320, Illinois pays 18% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 61,520 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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