Illinois Math Teacher Salary Expectations

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security found that the average beginning math teacher salary in Illinois during 2012 was $26,966. It’s worth mentioning, however, that the median salary averaged 43% higher at $52,302 while the experienced-level salary averaged 56% higher at $68,477.

It seems that longevity brings a great deal of financial success for math teachers in Illinois. It’s equally important to point out that location can also be a factor which affects income, as seen below:

Chicago/Naperville/Joliet

• Entry Wage: $27,340
• Median Wage: $49,711
• Experienced Wage: $66,809

For math teachers employed through the East Aurora School District:

Bachelor’s Degree

• Step 1: $41,200
• Step 2: $41,800
• Step 3: $42,209
• Step 4: $42,798
• Step 5: $88,291
• Step 10: $47,156
• Step 15: $52,025
• Step 20: $57,355
• Step 25: $64,675
• Step 28: $73,355

Master’s Degree

• Step 1: $45,100
• Step 2: $45,759
• Step 3: $46,517
• Step 4: $47,169
• Step 5: $47,830
• Step 10: $51,085
• Step 15: $59,763
• Step 20: $65,693
• Step 25: $73,394
• Step 28: $81,011
• L1: $83,924
• L2: $85,108
• L3: $91,462

Math teacher salaries in Illinois by city are shown in the following table: