Content has loaded

Teacher salary in Illinois (Updated 2026)

How much does a Teacher make in Illinois?

Average base salary

$31.58
19%
above national average
Average $31.58
Low $17.60
High $56.66

The average salary for a teacher is $31.58 per hour in Illinois. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Teacher job openings in Illinois

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Teacher Qualified- All ages
Robins Nest Learning Center of Marion
Marion, IL
$18 - $20 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in Illinois

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Institute of Reading Developme...
 
$182,000per year
View company
Therapy Source
 
$168,480per year
View company
Focused Staffing Group
 
$146,212per year
View company
OneSchool Global
 
$135,200per year
View company
LanceSoft Inc
 
$133,120per year
View company
GHR Healthcare
 
$122,042per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Teachers near Illinois

  1. Naperville, IL
    $34.40 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $34.36 per hour
  3. Champaign, IL
    $29.97 per hour
  4. Schaumburg, IL
    $29.37 per hour
  5. Rockford, IL
    $29.04 per hour

Where can a Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Teacher get paid in Illinois?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $18.12 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $19.26 per hour