Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,290 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.3% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 59,980 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $52,060 to $75,020 depending on location.
$60,290
Avg median salary in Illinois
$75,020
Highest paying metro
$52,060
Lowest paying metro
59,980
Employed in Illinois
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $75,020 | $58,440 | $97,860 | 45,400 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,940 | $49,010 | $80,330 | 680 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,760 | $50,350 | $74,690 | 470 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,970 | $49,410 | $78,850 | 1,520 |
| Northwest Illinois | $59,820 | $46,430 | $75,990 | 1,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $59,670 | $48,590 | $76,400 | 970 |
| South Illinois | $58,920 | $46,810 | $62,680 | 1,990 |
| Decatur, IL | $58,800 | $48,380 | $65,330 | 380 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,760 | $47,720 | $62,280 | 1,040 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,870 | $46,000 | $62,780 | 1,530 |
| East Central Illinois | $56,890 | $45,430 | $66,010 | 1,840 |
| West Central Illinois | $52,060 | $45,000 | $63,650 | 2,170 |