Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is $63,470 a year. About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$63,470Median yearly pay
$60,320–$79,400Middle half of workers, yearly
1,430People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($72,990). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($63,470).

Pay range for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$31,200
25% of workers$60,320
Half of workers (median)$63,470
75% of workers$79,400
90% of workers$106,620

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$63,4701,430

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

Education, experience and outlook for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)

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