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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in Illinois
- Decatur$47,500
- Chicago$39,820
- Kankakee$36,470
- Rockford$36,460
- Peoria$36,200
- Champaign$35,530
- Bloomington$35,470
- Springfield$35,200
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $47,500 | $48,480 | $36,780 | $38,136 | 88 |
| Chicago | $39,820 | $37,840 | $32,780 | $32,345 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $36,470 | $35,430 | $31,200 | $29,819 | 96 |
| Rockford | $36,460 | $32,020 | $31,200 | $29,812 | 92 |
| Peoria | $36,200 | $35,970 | $31,200 | $29,616 | 91 |
| Champaign | $35,530 | $32,220 | $31,200 | $29,111 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $35,470 | $31,710 | $31,430 | $29,065 | 94 |
| Springfield | $35,200 | $33,740 | $31,200 | $28,862 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in other states
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-9045.
- 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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