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How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Illinois? The average Preschool Teacher salary in Illinois is $40,050 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $36,150 and $45,770. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Preschool Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Teacher Salary $32,599 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Preschool Teacher Salary $36,150 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Preschool Teacher Salary $40,050 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Preschool Teacher Salary $45,770 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Preschool Teacher Salary $50,978 IL March 26, 2024
25% $36,150 10% $32,599 90% $50,978 75% $45,770 $40,050 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Preschool Teacher designs and structures the curriculum and monitors students' progress to ensure activities are meeting the children's needs. Oversees the educational activities of children within the day care classroom. Being a Preschool Teacher participates in parent conferences to discuss child's growth and development. Maintains a clean, safe, and nurturing environment. In addition, Preschool Teacher typically requires an associate degree in early childhood education or equivalent. Typically requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Preschool Teacher occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Preschool Teacher typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Preschool Teacher


    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Day Care Worker I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $41,060 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $40,904 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $37,068 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $37,420 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $38,007 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $40,904 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $36,872 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $36,559 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $38,007 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $36,011 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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