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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,890
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$86,150
Mean Salary
$79,890
Median Salary
$38.41
Hourly Rate
9,490 people work as Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois earn a median salary of $79,890 per year ($6,657/month).
This is 13.7% above the national average of $70,272.
Illinois ranks #11 out of 51 states for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay.
Approximately 9,490 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
Top Skills
Learning Strategies
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.62
Education and Training
4.5
Computers and Electronics
3.97
Mathematics
3.89
Customer and Personal Service
3.8
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(65.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois
Salaries for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois range from $49,920 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $129,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,780 and $104,990.
How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois is $79,890 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $86,150.
What is the salary range for a Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois?
Salaries for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois range from $49,920 at the 10th percentile to $129,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,780 and $104,990.
What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois?
Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School positions in Illinois typically start around $49,920 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,490 people are employed as Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois is approximately $38.41 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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