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Teacher Jobs in Illinois

The state of Illinois employs 131,777 teachers throughout 866 public school districts in the state. With a starting salary of $37,166, teacher meet or exceed the state average wage of $44,815 in a few short years teaching. Particularly in the Chicago area there is a need for elementary teachers - especially those with bilingual education qualifications. Teachers seeking employment are encouraged to apply to districts with high student enrolment first, like those of Chicago, School District U-46, Indian Prairie School District 204, and Rockford Public Schools.

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Illinois Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed

59,990

Salary Range

$49,280 - $100,570

Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $49,280 to $100,570 a year in Illinois. There are around fifty thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.

Elementary School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
720 $58,930
600 $60,410
470 $54,420
46,750 $70,810
440 $60,160
330 $57,660
300 $55,700
1,880 $57,280
1,340 $63,090
1,160 $57,380

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed

2,470

Salary Range

$50,520 - $101,920

English teachers have a salary range between $50,520 to $101,920 a year in Illinois, with over 2,470 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.

English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
90 $66,640
1,800 $72,950

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)

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Total Employed

45,850

Salary Range

$50,840 - $102,270

As a high school teacher in Illinois you can expect to make between $50,840 - $102,270. There are around forty thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.

High School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
970 $63,480
760 $63,150
690 $62,060
550 $65,020
450 $59,640
31,360 $77,220
260 $57,940
200 $58,280
1,440 $64,100
1,370 $66,130

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

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Total Employed

700

Salary Range

$63,690 - $117,160

In Illinois, a history teacher's salary may range from $63,690 to $117,160. There are around 700 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.

History Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
540 $82,080
40 $81,780

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)

Total Employed

4,210

Salary Range

$49,910 - $98,780

Kindergarten teachers in Illinois, can earn between $49,910 to $98,780 a year. There are around four thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
80 $60,800
60 $63,390
40 $57,740
40 $53,860
40 $51,810
3,240 $70,620
140 $57,780
110 $58,300

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

Math teacher requirements vary by state

Total Employed

135,450

Salary Range

$49,230 - $125,050

As a math teacher in Illinois you can expect to make between $49,230 - $125,050. Illinois is home to about ninety thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.

Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
70 $67,630
1,610 $79,510
100 $73,270

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)

Students run on a basketball court in PE class

Total Employed

9,160

Salary Range

$29,030 - $80,120

P.e. teachers have a salary range between $29,030 to $80,120 a year in Illinois. Illinois is home to about nine thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.

Coaches and Scouts
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
80 $65,560
7,210 $48,980
70 $37,240
60 $40,890
340 $69,070
230 $42,170
220 $43,570
200 $40,080
170 $38,620

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed

18,890

Salary Range

$30,220 - $51,200

In Illinois, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $30,220 to $51,200, with over 18,890 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.

Preschool Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
60 $40,310
560 $33,520
500 $34,910
380 $34,350
370 $39,680
260 $32,590
180 $37,310
14,620 $38,230
140 $33,020
130 $33,020

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

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Total Employed

15,650

Salary Range

$42,530 - $156,300

As a school administrator in Illinois you can expect to make between $42,530 - $156,300. Illinois is home to about fifteen thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
80 $45,790
70 $51,380
40 $47,650
30 $50,500
1,920 $54,090

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)

Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
9,740 $110,530
80 $88,090
390 $95,350
340 $94,180
310 $100,410
220 $98,550
180 $90,610
110 $90,630
110 $92,210
110 $90,340

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed

12,890

Salary Range

$46,230 - $96,980

School counselors in Illinois, can earn between $46,230 to $96,980 a year, with over 12,890 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
9,790 $63,100
90 $50,470
90 $50,900
560 $55,160
50 $47,190
290 $54,650
260 $51,960
250 $56,700
190 $55,240
180 $48,760

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

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Total Employed

12,790

Salary Range

$48,220 - $101,090

In Illinois, a special education teacher's salary may range from $48,220 to $101,090. Illinois is home to about twelve thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?

Special Education Teachers (Preschool)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
510 $68,590

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Preschool) (SOC Code: 25-2051)

Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
9,820 $74,670
60 $61,730
40 $55,600
240 $60,460
210 $65,220
210 $63,880
200 $65,290
180 $64,340
100 $59,460

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)

Largest School Districts in Illinois

School District Schools Teachers
City of Chicago School District 299 682 23,320
Sd U-46 School District 57 2,170
Rockford School District 205 51 1,876
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District - Cusd 204 33 1,758
Plainfield School District 202 30 1,580
Community Unit School District - Cusd 300 27 1,249
Valley View Community Unit School District - Cusd 365u 20 1,181
Naperville Community Unit School District - Cusd 203 22 1,080
Peoria School District 150 32 1,057
Springfield School District 186 36 1,049
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 27 1,040
Oswego Community Unit School District - Cusd 308 23 986
Waukegan Community Unit School District - Cusd 60 24 948
Community Unit School District 200 20 870
St Charles Community Unit School District - Cusd 303 17 854
Mclean County Unified School District 5 24 841
Aurora East Unified School District 131 19 831
Township Hsd 211 7 777
Palatine Ccsd 15 20 755
Champaign Community Unit School District - Cusd 4 18 751
Township Hsd 214 11 730
Aurora West Unified School District 129 17 726
Cicero Sd 99 16 711
Joliet Psd 86 School District 21 660
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 17 605
Barrington Community Unit School District - Cusd 220 12 587
Consolidated School District 158 8 535
Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 12 534
Glenbard Township High School District 87 4 518
Cons Hsd 230 3 494
Comm Cons Sd 59 14 483
Belvidere Community Unit School District - Cusd 100 12 480
Wheeling Ccsd 21 13 475
Galesburg Community Unit School District - Cusd 205 10 470
Harlem Ud 122 School District 11 469
Alton Community Unit School District - Cusd 11 11 452
Decatur School District 61 23 439
Edwardsville Community Unit School District - Cusd 7 14 429
Round Lake Community Unit School District - Cusd 116 9 429
Oak Park Esd 97 10 428
Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 4 427
Quincy School District 172 12 425
Monline Unified School District 40 18 425
New Trier Twp Hsd 203 2 420
Maine Township Hsd 207 4 413
Glenview Ccsd 34 8 409
Lincoln Way Community High School District 210 4 408
Woodstock Community Unit School District - Cusd 200 12 399
Rock Island School District 41 14 398
Community High School District 155 4 394

Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014

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