Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois
Local pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in Illinois, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2021
$75,320
median pay, Illinois
61,520
employed in Illinois
+17.7%
vs U.S. median
-2.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What elementary school teachers, except special education earn in Illinois
Illinois · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of elementary school teachers, except special education in Illinois earn between $58,430 and $97,830 a year; the U.S. median is $63,970.
$47,040
P10
$58,430
P25
$75,320
MEDIAN
$97,830
P75
$105,250
P90
Pay by metro in Illinois
$78,390
$65,590
$64,200
$62,340
$59,650
$59,050
$57,980
$57,440
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