Based on 682 active Illinois listings with pay disclosed on this site.
$45,114
annual median, all roles
The median disclosed salary across Illinois is $45,114, based on 682 active listings with pay information. Classroom Teacher is the most common role in current listings.
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Illinois has 1,118 active K–12 Teaching Jobs. Leadership & Learning Support accounts for 20% of listings. Chicago has the most active listings, while Chicago has the most recent postings.
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There are 1,118 active K–12 Teaching Jobs in Illinois, across 217 cities.
The median disclosed pay is $45,114 across 682 listings in Illinois. Classroom Teacher has a median of $40,575.
Requirements in Illinois can vary by role and employer, so candidates should confirm the required license, certificate, or credentials for each posting. Review the license and credential requirements section for the official agency resource before applying.
Review license and credential requirementsChicago, Rockford, and Aurora have the most active listings in Illinois.
Illinois K–12 teachers generally need an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an appropriate teaching endorsement. The Illinois State Board of Education’s teaching-endorsement requirements page lists the applicable preparation, coursework, testing, and out-of-state licensure requirements.
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