The median annual wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois is $76,120 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,950.
Pay spans roughly $33,420 at the 10th percentile to $126,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 2,280 people work as english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $76,120 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,950 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $33,420 |
| 90th percentile | $126,130 |
| Employment | 2,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.