What is the median salary for Teacher in Chicago?

The median salary for Teacher in Chicago is USD 54,365 - USD 68,776 per year.

How does the Teacher salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Teacher in United States is USD 53,000 - USD 62,475, while in Chicago it is USD 50,351 - USD 70,030.

Teacher salary in United States

Teacher salary in Chicago

Based on 464 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

+3.8% vs 2025

Average salary

$50,351 - $70,030

Median salary

$54,365 - $68,776

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$36K

25th percentile$36K

Median$54K

75th percentile$60K

90th percentile$64K

50% of professionals earn between $35,765 - $60,000 USD

The median salary is $54,365

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

50,351 - 70,030

Median salary

54,365 - 68,776

464 job openings

United States

Average salary

53,000 - 62,475

Median salary

53,000 - 62,475

138,020 job openings

Other cities

Boston1,285 job openings

New York1,105 job openings

Phoenix924 job openings

Houston809 job openings

Dallas741 job openings

Philadelphia683 job openings

Colorado Springs682 job openings

Bound Brook601 job openings

Willingboro555 job openings

Burlington518 job openings

Lakewood427 job openings

Stratford420 job openings

Toms River410 job openings

Denver377 job openings

Orange365 job openings

Somerville360 job openings

Hackettstown329 job openings

Los Angeles325 job openings

Winslow Township294 job openings

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The average salary for a Teacher in Chicago, United States is USD 50,351 - USD 70,030 per year in 2026, based on 464 job listings.

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