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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $81,240 | $66,890 | $66,890 | $62,102 | 93 |
| Chicago | $75,800 | $63,100 | $50,970 | $58,544 | 104 |
| Peoria | $74,450 | $88,380 | $49,450 | $57,661 | 91 |
| Kankakee | $72,630 | $65,950 | $49,310 | $56,471 | 96 |
| Rockford | $65,640 | $62,290 | $32,760 | $51,814 | 92 |
| Springfield | $59,850 | $57,130 | $38,600 | $47,448 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-1194.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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