The median annual wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $93,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $97,160.
Pay spans roughly $62,460 at the 10th percentile to $135,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 290 people work as political science teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $93,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $97,160 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $62,460 |
| 90th percentile | $135,930 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.