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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Illinois
- Champaign$52,840
- Bloomington$47,380
- Chicago$44,750
- Decatur$43,240
- Rockford$41,330
- Springfield$40,290
- Kankakee$39,270
- Peoria$35,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $52,840 | $42,270 | $36,400 | $42,162 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $47,380 | $36,330 | $31,200 | $38,046 | 94 |
| Chicago | $44,750 | $43,460 | $36,200 | $36,063 | 104 |
| Decatur | $43,240 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $34,924 | 88 |
| Rockford | $41,330 | $37,000 | $36,960 | $33,484 | 92 |
| Springfield | $40,290 | $35,620 | $31,200 | $32,700 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $39,270 | $36,700 | $31,760 | $31,931 | 96 |
| Peoria | $35,120 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $28,802 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 25-3031.
- 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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