Elementary School Teacher Salary in Illinois
Based on 61K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$64,160
$30.846/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
+0.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $101K
61K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,750 |
| 25th percentile | $51,160 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $64,160 |
| 75th percentile | $81,720 |
| 90th percentile | $101,350 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,190 |
| 2023 | $64,900 |
| 2024 | $64,160 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,190 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $64,900 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $64,160 | $64,107 |