Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $77,960 a year. About 14,040 people work in this job there.

$77,960Median yearly pay

$60,700–$97,370Middle half of workers, yearly

14,040People in this job in Illinois

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). Illinois ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Illinois

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$49,790
25% of workers	$60,700
Half of workers (median)	$77,960
75% of workers	$97,370
90% of workers	$104,490

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$79,690	11,210
Springfield	$77,430	150
Rockford	$72,910	300
Decatur	$65,390	40
Bloomington	$64,250	270
Champaign-Urbana	$62,320	160
Kankakee	$61,420	110
Peoria	$61,200	290

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$75,320
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,990
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$76,110
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$40,910
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,890
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$64,020
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$74,730
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,950

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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.