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Special Education Teacher salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 135 open job postings for Special Education Teacher roles in Illinois, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Special Education Teacher postings in Illinois

  1. Special Education TeacherLittle City · Palatine, IL · $72K–$76.5K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Special Education Teacher, Grades K-5Elmwood Park Community Unit School District · Elmwood Park, IL · $52.5K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Special Education TeacherLittle City Foundation · Palatine, IL · $72K–$76.5K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Special Education Teacher - 2026/2027 School YearAshmore Connection · Illinois · $50.00–$53.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Special Education TeacherHTF Solutions · Wilmette, IL · $45.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Special Education Teacher pay in other places

  1. United States$42.25/hr ($87.9K/yr) median, $33.95–$48.35/hr typical, 2,169 postingsUnited States: middle half $33.95–$48.35/hr, median $42.25/hr ($87.9K/yr)
  2. California$96K median, $83K–$118K typical, 310 postingsCalifornia: middle half $83K–$118K, median $96K
  3. New York$72.5K median, $64.5K–$97.5K typical, 166 postingsNew York: middle half $64.5K–$97.5K, median $72.5K
  4. Colorado$46.00/hr ($95.7K/yr) median, $41.12–$55.50/hr typical, 157 postingsColorado: middle half $41.12–$55.50/hr, median $46.00/hr ($95.7K/yr)
  5. Texas$44.00/hr ($91.5K/yr) median, $31.49–$47.50/hr typical, 106 postingsTexas: middle half $31.49–$47.50/hr, median $44.00/hr ($91.5K/yr)
  6. Minnesota$42.50/hr ($88.4K/yr) median, $33.70–$50.00/hr typical, 94 postingsMinnesota: middle half $33.70–$50.00/hr, median $42.50/hr ($88.4K/yr)
  7. Massachusetts$44.16/hr ($91.9K/yr) median, $36.43–$65.00/hr typical, 89 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $36.43–$65.00/hr, median $44.16/hr ($91.9K/yr)
  8. Pennsylvania$38.03/hr ($79.1K/yr) median, $32.69–$42.00/hr typical, 88 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $32.69–$42.00/hr, median $38.03/hr ($79.1K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Special Education Teacher jobs in Illinois is $81.1K a year, from 135 job postings with pay at 66 companies.

What is the typical Special Education Teacher pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $67.3K–$107K. The top 10% list $116K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $59.5K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Special Education Teacher jobs?

The median here is $81.1K, against $42.00/hr ($87.4K/yr) across all 2,222 postings for the role.

How many Special Education Teacher jobs in Illinois list pay?

135 open postings at 66 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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