Physical Education Teacher Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Physical Education Teacher make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physical Education Teacher in Chicago, IL is $70,328. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,941 to $84,916, with most professionals earning between $46,663 and $98,197.

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Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, at least weekly, activities in the classroom (academic, social and extracurricular).

May 21, 2022

Prepare, administer, score, record, and report the results of criterion referenced tests, and administer, scores, records and report the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress.

November 09, 2022

Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents in a private special education day school environment.

November 10, 2022

Provide learning experiences in comprehensive health and physical education and guide students toward living a healthy and active lifestyle.

February 28, 2023

Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested.

March 08, 2023

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

March 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Physical Education Teacher in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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57941

84916

70328

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57941

84916

70328

What is the average salary for Physical Education Teacher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physical Education Teacher in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Physical Education Teacher ranges from $57,941 to $84,916 with the average base salary of $70,328. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,941 to $84,916 with the average total cash compensation of $70,328.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,328	$57,941 - $84,916
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$70,328	$57,941 - $84,916

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Physical Education Teacher Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,941 - $84,916	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,941 - $84,916	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,874 - $84,817	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,919 - $84,883	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,919 - $84,883	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,730 - $83,141	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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