The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois is $64,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,470.
Pay spans roughly $45,750 at the 10th percentile to $101,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 61,000 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $64,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,470 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,750 |
| 90th percentile | $101,350 |
| Employment | 61,000 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.