DOL Median (Illinois)
$43,471
vs National
-7.8%
National: $47,142BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,098
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,471
-7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$47,142
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois earns $43,471 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% below the national average of $47,142. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,098 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ACERO CHARTER SCHOOLS INC | $78,583 | 1 |
| Hellenic American Academy | $72,800 | 2 |
| WAUKEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DIS | $71,313 | 4 |
| St Sava Academy | $65,670 | 1 |
| BRITISH SCHOOL OF AMERICA, LLC | $63,764 | 2 |
| UNO CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK | $60,555 | 3 |
| Community Consolidated School District No. 93 | $57,750 | 1 |
| Lycee Francais de Chicago | $57,303 | 8 |
| ADAMANTIOS KORAES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $56,775 | 2 |
| FAIRVIEW SOUTH SCHOOL--DISTRICT 72 | $56,737 | 1 |
| ROCKFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 | $56,329 | 11 |
| CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL | $56,000 | 1 |
| Chicago Public Schools | $54,199 | 21 |
| GAKKYUSHA USA CO LTD | $54,193 | 3 |
| Barrington Community Unit School District 220 | $54,060 | 1 |
| BARRINGTON CUSD 220 | $53,184 | 1 |
| Little Linguists Academy | $52,853 | 3 |
| CITY OF CHICAGO SCHOOL DISTRICT #299 | $50,653 | 2 |
| FAIRMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT 89 | $50,630 | 2 |
| GEMS Chicago Inc. | $50,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make in Illinois?
The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Illinois is $43,471 based on 181 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
A Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois earns 7.8% less than the national median of $47,142, or $47,098 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.