Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Illinois earn a median salary of $61,871 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.8% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 12,440 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $57,250 to $76,740 depending on location.
$61,871
Avg median salary in Illinois
$76,740
Highest paying metro
$57,250
Lowest paying metro
12,440
Employed in Illinois
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $76,740 | $61,620 | $99,330 | 10,160 |
| Springfield, IL | $65,220 | $51,320 | $80,590 | 210 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,220 | $48,610 | $72,910 | 30 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,100 | $61,660 | $80,320 | 240 |
| West Central Illinois | $61,330 | $48,040 | $76,540 | 380 |
| Rockford, IL | $61,040 | $48,100 | $77,050 | 290 |
| Kankakee, IL | $60,760 | $50,740 | $75,030 | 70 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,980 | $53,250 | $73,350 | 130 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,450 | $48,120 | $74,190 | 270 |
| Northwest Illinois | $57,820 | $45,880 | $72,570 | 210 |
| South Illinois | $57,540 | $46,190 | $74,740 | 240 |
| East Central Illinois | $57,250 | $45,810 | $71,330 | 210 |