Special Ed Teacher Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Special Ed Teacher make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Ed Teacher in Chicago, IL is $68,164. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,790 to $89,108, with most professionals earning between $40,703 and $108,176.

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Special Ed Teacher Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

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Special Ed Teacher Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

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Average Salary Range for Special Ed Teacher in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Special Ed Teacher in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Ed Teacher in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Special Ed Teacher ranges from $53,790 to $89,108 with the average base salary of $68,164. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,790 to $89,108 with the average total cash compensation of $68,164.

View Average Salary for Special Ed Teacher as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $68,164 $53,790 - $89,108
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $68,164 $53,790 - $89,108
* 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.

Special Ed Teacher Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,790 - $89,108 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,790 - $89,108 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,727 - $89,004 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,769 - $89,073 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,769 - $89,073 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,665 - $87,245 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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