The median annual wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $78,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,090.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $126,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,570 people work as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $78,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,090 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $126,470 |
| Employment | 1,570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.