English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,510 or more. The middle half of english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Springfield earn between $47,650 and $103,260.
- $38K10th
- $48K25th
- $82KMedian
- $103K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,130 | $6,428 | — |
| Median | $82,220 | $6,852 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,650 | $3,971 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,260 | $8,605 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Springfield earn 4% less than the Illinois average ($80,140) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($89,580). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $78,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $77,130 | $82,220 | $37,950 | $108,510 | 30 |
| Illinois | $80,140 | $77,570 | $37,270 | $125,520 | 2,570 |
| United States | $89,580 | $78,760 | $48,270 | $137,250 | 57,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $77,130, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $59,414 a year, or $4,951 a month and $2,285 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $77,130 buys what about $83,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Peoria pays the most ($104,150).
- Peoria$104,150
- Chicago$80,340
- Springfield$77,130
- Bloomington$74,630
All English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($167,930).
- San Francisco, CA$167,930
- Riverside, CA$161,950
- Fresno, CA$143,960
- San Diego, CA$137,240
- Bakersfield, CA$134,280
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Springfield: questions
What is the entry-level english language and literature teachers, postsecondary salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the english language and literature teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Springfield?
About $59,414 a year ($4,951 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,130.
Do english language and literature teachers, postsecondary earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($89,580).
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 25-1123; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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