The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois is $76,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $82,390.
Pay spans roughly $48,250 at the 10th percentile to $124,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 8,890 people work as special education teachers, secondary school in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $76,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $82,390 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,250 |
| 90th percentile | $124,560 |
| Employment | 8,890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.