The median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Illinois is $77,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $82,100.
Pay spans roughly $47,520 at the 10th percentile to $129,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 47,890 people work as secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $77,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $82,100 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $47,520 |
| 90th percentile | $129,510 |
| Employment | 47,890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.