High School Teacher Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median high school teacher in the Chicago area earns $98,970 a year, 37% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 24% above the Illinois median ($79,990). Half of the 32,790 high school teachers there earn between $76,440 and $126,420.
Median $98,970
10th: $60,38090th: $140,600
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,380 | $49,020 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $76,440 | $62,330 | $59,980 |
| Median | $98,970 | $79,990 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $126,420 | $104,670 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $140,600 | $135,960 | $107,600 |
| Average | $97,150 | $89,320 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 32,790 | 44,670 | 1,065,210 |
Chicago, IL ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
- Riverside, CA: $100,130
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Similar jobs in Chicago, IL
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,390
- Middle School Teacher: $78,000
- Preschool Teacher: $43,050
- Teaching Assistant: $37,840
- Substitute Teacher: $43,460
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.