Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois

Business teachers, postsecondary in Illinois earn the most in Bloomington (average $115,770 a year) and the least in Chicago ($104,420), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the business teachers, postsecondary average at $108,900 and the median at $94,770 for 3,580 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $114,720.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois

Bloomington$115,770
Peoria$105,380
Chicago$104,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bloomington	$115,770	$148,290	$64,140	$84,685	94
Peoria	$105,380	$85,660	$51,210	$77,890	91
Chicago	$104,420	$93,670	$58,130	$77,262	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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