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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$97,150
- Rockford$76,670
- Bloomington$75,170
- Springfield$73,900
- Decatur$71,440
- Peoria$64,910
- Champaign$64,010
- Kankakee$56,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $97,150 | $98,970 | $76,440 | $72,507 | 104 |
| Rockford | $76,670 | $78,500 | $62,590 | $59,113 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $75,170 | $66,280 | $57,540 | $58,132 | 94 |
| Springfield | $73,900 | $72,510 | $58,830 | $57,302 | 93 |
| Decatur | $71,440 | $62,000 | $50,240 | $55,693 | 88 |
| Peoria | $64,910 | $61,620 | $50,340 | $51,263 | 91 |
| Champaign | $64,010 | $61,480 | $50,030 | $50,585 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $56,440 | $48,500 | $45,790 | $44,877 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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