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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors Salary in Illinois

The median pay for a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors in Illinois is $59,890/year ($28.79/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$60K
Median annual
$28.79/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$94K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in Illinois?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,933/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,407/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$63,815/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,526/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois

Bar chart showing Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $45,990, 25th percentile $48,190, median $59,890, 75th percentile $79,410, 90th percentile $94,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$48KMedian$60K75th$79K90th$94K
Bar chart showing Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $45,990, 25th percentile $48,190, median $59,890, 75th percentile $79,410, 90th percentile $94,280. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.

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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors salary by metro in Illinois

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Springfield$69K+14%50
Rockford$61K+2%50
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$60K+0%1,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors make in Illinois?

The median is $59,890 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,990, and experienced adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors can clear $94,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in Illinois?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,933/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 35.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary go in Illinois?

Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors salary is worth about $63,815 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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