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High School Teacher Salary in Illinois (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $61,143/year ($5,095/month) for a single filer
High School Teacher pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 44,670 High School Teacher jobs in Illinois (occupation code 25-2031, “Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median High School Teacher salary of $79,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,143 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,768 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,119 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,960 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,143 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a High School Teacher make in Illinois?
- The median High School Teacher salary in Illinois is $79,990 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,330 and $104,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a High School Teacher in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $79,990, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $61,143 per year ($5,095 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many High School Teacher jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 44,670 High School Teacher jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.