The median annual wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois is $62,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,100.
Pay spans roughly $45,070 at the 10th percentile to $99,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 4,260 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $62,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,100 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $45,070 |
| 90th percentile | $99,860 |
| Employment | 4,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.