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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$81,000
- Rockford$72,790
- Springfield$72,670
- Bloomington$69,520
- Peoria$62,200
- Champaign$60,580
- Kankakee$59,630
- Decatur$58,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $81,000 | $78,000 | $61,630 | $61,945 | 104 |
| Rockford | $72,790 | $76,920 | $59,410 | $56,576 | 92 |
| Springfield | $72,670 | $75,570 | $60,100 | $56,497 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $69,520 | $63,110 | $48,880 | $54,437 | 94 |
| Peoria | $62,200 | $61,220 | $47,930 | $49,220 | 91 |
| Champaign | $60,580 | $59,630 | $50,580 | $47,998 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $59,630 | $59,800 | $47,960 | $47,282 | 96 |
| Decatur | $58,300 | $59,690 | $48,900 | $46,279 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 25-2022.
- 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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