Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois

In Illinois we have BLS pay data for political science teachers, postsecondary in Chicago only, where the average is $100,270 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the political science teachers, postsecondary average at $99,490 and the median at $100,700 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,100.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$100,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$100,270	$100,700	$76,770	$74,548	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1065.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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