The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Illinois is $76,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,030.
Pay spans roughly $48,830 at the 10th percentile to $100,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 12,550 people work as special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $76,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,030 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,830 |
| 90th percentile | $100,620 |
| Employment | 12,550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.