Tutor Salary in Illinois (2026)
$17.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,380/year ($2,532/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 31st of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 5,910 Tutor jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $37,400 a year — though pay ranges from $31,200 for newcomers to $63,570 at the top.
Tutor pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,910 Tutor jobs in Illinois (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Tutor salary of $37,400 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 $30,380 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,308 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,861 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$1,851 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,380 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,532 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Tutor make in Illinois?
- The median Tutor salary in Illinois is $37,400 per year ($17.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,200 and $51,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $37,400, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $30,380 per year ($2,532 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,910 Tutor 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.