Kindergarten Teacher Salary in Illinois
Based on 4K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$62,650
$30.12/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
+1.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $100K
4K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,070 |
| 25th percentile | $52,020 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,650 |
| 75th percentile | $78,930 |
| 90th percentile | $99,860 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,030 |
| 2023 | $64,720 |
| 2024 | $62,650 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,030 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $64,720 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $62,650 | $61,894 |