English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary is $77,570 a year. About 2,570 people work in this job there.

$77,570Median yearly pay

$51,090–$102,600Middle half of workers, yearly

2,570People in this job in Illinois

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($78,760). Illinois ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Illinois

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$37,270
25% of workers	$51,090
Half of workers (median)	$77,570
75% of workers	$102,600
90% of workers	$125,520

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Springfield	$82,220	30
Bloomington	$78,860	80
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$78,620	1,850
Peoria	$77,820	0

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for english language and literature teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: 0% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,960
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,560
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,150
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,720
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,940
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,530
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,860
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,150

Other job titles for this job

Humanities ProfessorAdjunct English InstructorAdjunct Writing InstructorChildren S Literature ProfessorClassics TeacherComposition InstructorComposition ProfessorComposition TeacherContemporary English Literature ProfessorCreative Writing English ProfessorCreative Writing ProfessorCreative Writing Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.