English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Illinois
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $71,108 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.2% vs the national median of $78,270. An estimated 1,990 english language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $57,470 to $82,720 depending on location.
$71,108
Avg median salary in Illinois
$82,720
Highest paying metro
$57,470
Lowest paying metro
1,990
Employed in Illinois
Compare English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
in
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $82,720 | $60,200 | $85,780 | — |
| Springfield, IL | $82,220 | $47,650 | $103,260 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $78,050 | $50,710 | $100,330 | 1,570 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,820 | $47,050 | $107,550 | — |
| East Central Illinois | $67,160 | $50,250 | $83,210 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $62,200 | $48,910 | $102,320 | 60 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,220 | $51,100 | $82,720 | 240 |
| South Illinois | $57,470 | $48,890 | $90,640 | 50 |