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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, special education teachers, preschool earn a median of $60,420 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$60,420
Bottom 10%
$40,610
Top 10%
$99,200
Employed in Illinois
1,030

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, special education teachers, preschool earn a median of $60,420 — 3% below the national median of $62,190. Locally the range runs $40,610 to $99,200. About 1,030 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #22 of 40 states for special education teachers, preschool pay — roughly the 46th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $129,860) by 115%. State employment of about 1,030 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,190
US bottom 10%
$38,740
US top 10%
$132,530

Skills that move pay in this role

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

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