Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Illinois
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $87,815 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +14% vs the national median of $77,010. An estimated 580 foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $76,260 to $99,370 depending on location.
$87,815
Avg median salary in Illinois
$99,370
Highest paying metro
$76,260
Lowest paying metro
580
Employed in Illinois
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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois | $99,370 | $86,540 | $99,370 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $76,260 | $62,250 | $96,990 | 540 |