Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $83,070 a year) and the least in Bloomington ($78,760), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $82,470 and the median at $77,860 for 2,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$83,070
Bloomington$78,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$83,070	$77,860	$50,330	$63,299	104
Bloomington	$78,760	$84,110	$61,650	$60,480	94

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

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology 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 25-1066.
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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