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Preschool Teacher Salary in Illinois (2026)
$19.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,026/year ($2,752/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,420 Preschool Teacher jobs in Illinois (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $40,910 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 $33,026 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,729 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,130 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,025 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,026 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,752 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Illinois?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Illinois is $40,910 per year ($19.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,750 and $46,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $40,910, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $33,026 per year ($2,752 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 22,420 Preschool 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.