Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,367 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.7% vs the national median of $61,430. An estimated 4,150 kindergarten teachers, except special education are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $50,820 to $77,710 depending on location.

$60,367 Avg median salary in Illinois
$77,710 Highest paying metro
$50,820 Lowest paying metro
4,150 Employed in Illinois

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      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Bloomington, IL $77,710 $48,240 $78,670 60
      Chicago, IL-IN $65,220 $57,270 $81,370 3,090
      Northwest Illinois $63,550 $47,910 $77,100 130
      Springfield, IL $61,860 $52,790 $70,220 120
      Decatur, IL $61,420 $48,860 $61,470 30
      Rockford, IL $61,310 $56,210 $80,730 80
      Champaign, IL $58,680 $49,760 $63,390 100
      Peoria, IL $58,530 $46,590 $62,470 150
      South Illinois $58,040 $46,760 $62,290 110
      East Central Illinois $56,440 $47,820 $63,890 120
      Kankakee, IL $50,820 $47,760 $59,630 40
      West Central Illinois $50,820 $46,440 $61,700 120

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