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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, elementary school teachers, except special education earn a median of $64,160 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$64,160
Bottom 10%
$45,750
Top 10%
$101,350
Employed in Illinois
61,000

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, elementary school teachers, except special education earn a median of $64,160 — 3% above the national median of $62,340. Locally the range runs $45,750 to $101,350. About 61,000 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #17 of 54 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay — roughly the 70th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $99,110) by 54%. State employment of about 61,000 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,340
US bottom 10%
$46,440
US top 10%
$102,010

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Learning Strategies
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

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