The median annual wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $65,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,860.
Pay spans roughly $47,360 at the 10th percentile to $101,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,090 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $65,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,860 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $47,360 |
| 90th percentile | $101,310 |
| Employment | 3,090 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.