DOL Median (Illinois)
$58,359
vs National
-12.1%
National: $66,422BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,228
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,359
-12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,422
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Illinois earns $58,359 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% below the national average of $66,422. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,228 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $95,000 | 1 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | $71,750 | 2 |
| Governors State University | $60,000 | 1 |
| Western Illinois University | $56,718 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD | $55,650 | 1 |
| The University of Chicago | $53,357 | 8 |
| Illinois Central College | $47,948 | 1 |
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How much does a Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make in Illinois?
The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Illinois is $58,359 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other?
A Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Illinois earns 12.1% less than the national median of $66,422, or $63,228 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.