Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an Early Childhood Teacher make in Chicago, IL?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$43,911 / yrTotal Pay
$41,746 / yrBase Pay
$2,165 / yrAdditional Pay

$43,911

 / yr
$31K$63K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Early Childhood Teacher is $43,911 per year in the Chicago, IL area, with an average salary of $41,746 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,165 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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For Early Childhood Teacher in Chicago, IL

Some related job titles are Early Childhood Education Salaries with median pay of $51,313, Early Childhood Education Specialist/Consultant Salaries with median pay of $67,061, Early Childhood Education Teacher Salaries with median pay of $52,249, Early Childhood Educator Salaries with median pay of $48,372.

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JCC Chicago
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Early Childhood TeacherSee 3 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr

$26

 / hr

$69,943

 / yr

$24

 / hr

$31

 / hr

$51,220

 / yr

$25

 / hr

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$42

 / hr

$26

 / hr

$49,617

 / yr

$52,932

 / yr

$35

 / hr

$73,615

 / yr

$50,370

 / yr

$59,409

 / yr

$26

 / hr

$51,730

 / yr

$31

 / hr

$30

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What is the pay outlook for Education?

Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Preschool Teacher

Chicago, IL

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Early Childhood Educator

Chicago, IL

 | 7-9 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

7-9 years
3 days ago
Early Childhood Educator

Chicago, IL

 | 10-14 years

$48,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

10-14 years
5 days ago
Preschool Teacher

Chicago, IL

 | 1-3 years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

1-3 years
6 days ago
Preschool Teacher

Chicago, IL

 | 7-9 years

$12

/hr

Submitted 7 days ago

7-9 years
7 days ago
Preschool Teacher

Chicago, IL

 | 1-3 years

$31,000

/yr

Submitted 8 days ago

1-3 years
8 days ago
Early Childhood Educator

Chicago, IL

 | 1-3 years

$18

/hr

Submitted 11 days ago

1-3 years
11 days ago

Early Childhood Teacher pay FAQ in Chicago, IL

The average salary for an Early Childhood Teacher is $41,746 per year in Chicago, IL. Salaries estimates are based on 1070 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Early Childhood Teacher employees in Chicago, IL.

The highest salary for an Early Childhood Teacher in Chicago, IL is $58,540 per year.

The lowest salary for an Early Childhood Teacher in Chicago, IL is $29,770 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Early Childhood Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Early Childhood Teacher.