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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois
- Champaign$53,970
- Chicago$49,140
- Bloomington$39,840
- Springfield$33,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $53,970 | $50,110 | $39,960 | $43,014 | 93 |
| Chicago | $49,140 | $35,760 | $35,310 | $39,373 | 104 |
| Bloomington | $39,840 | $36,040 | $36,040 | $32,360 | 94 |
| Springfield | $33,850 | $31,260 | $31,260 | $27,844 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in other states
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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 25-9044.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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