The average salary for an elementary school teacher in Illinois is around $50,208 per year.
Avg Salary
Elementary school teachers earn an average yearly salary of $50,208.
Wages typically start from $28,061 and go up to $89,834.
20% below national average Updated in 2018
Elementary school teacher earnings by seniority
Top-level elementary school teacher earnings begin at:
$43.19 per hour
$89,834 per year
Senior-level elementary school teacher earnings begin at:
$32.79 per hour
$68,195 per year
Mid-level elementary school teacher earnings begin at:
$24.14 per hour
$50,208 per year
Junior-level elementary school teacher earnings begin at:
$17.77 per hour
$36,965 per year
Starting level elementary school teacher earnings begin at:
$13.49 per hour
$28,061 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Elementary school teacher salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $80,830 |
| New York | $79,760 |
| Massachusetts | $78,770 |
| District of Columbia | $77,220 |
| Connecticut | $75,450 |
| Rhode Island | $74,400 |
| Alaska | $72,040 |
| Maryland | $71,060 |
| New Jersey | $67,160 |
| Oregon | $66,220 |
| Washington | $65,780 |
| Michigan | $63,480 |
| Virginia | $63,040 |
| Delaware | $62,040 |
| Ohio | $61,950 |
| Minnesota | $61,830 |
| Hawaii | $59,739 |
| Vermont | $59,100 |
| Wyoming | $58,550 |
| New Hampshire | $58,240 |
| Utah | $57,570 |
| Nevada | $56,830 |
| Nebraska | $56,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,696 |
| Texas | $56,380 |
| Georgia | $56,250 |
| Wisconsin | $55,860 |
| New Mexico | $52,950 |
| Maine | $52,680 |
| North Dakota | $52,310 |
| Tennessee | $51,080 |
| Iowa | $50,387 |
| Colorado | $50,330 |
| Illinois | $50,208 |
| Guam | $50,150 |
| Montana | $49,920 |
| South Carolina | $49,620 |
| Florida | $48,630 |
| Idaho | $48,154 |
| Louisiana | $48,040 |
| Indiana | $46,422 |
| Missouri | $45,970 |
| North Carolina | $45,860 |
| Kansas | $45,783 |
| Arkansas | $45,115 |
| West Virginia | $44,620 |
| Mississippi | $43,000 |
| South Dakota | $42,670 |
| Kentucky | $41,286 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $41,220 |
| Alabama | $40,259 |
| Oklahoma | $38,620 |
| Arizona | $38,150 |
| Puerto Rico | $34,760 |
How much does an Elementary School Teacher earn?
While elementary school teachers’ wages should perhaps be higher than they are, many teachers are making a comfortable salary, depending on where they live. Urban areas tend to offer higher elementary school salaries, but the cost of living is also higher. While you may earn less in a rural area, you’ll probably spend less for rent, food, gas, and other expenses. The highest paid in the elementary school teacher profession work in the metropolitan areas of Fairbanks, Alaska, Poughkeepsie, New York, and New York City. The Kingston, New York area also pays well, as does the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
How do elementary school teacher salaries compare to similar careers?
Elementary school teachers earn about the same as related careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than kindergarten teachers but more than preschool teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten teacher salary | $55K |
| School counselor salary | $55K |
| Special education teacher salary | $54K |
| Health educator salary | $51K |
| Librarian salary | $49K |
| Elementary school teacher salary | $50K |
| Clergy salary | $49K |
| Graduate teaching assistant salary | $40K |
| Teacher salary | $36K |
| Preschool teacher salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)