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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$77,350
- Bloomington$73,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $77,350 | $76,730 | $48,830 | $59,558 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $73,830 | $85,390 | $46,820 | $57,256 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Communications 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 25-1122.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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