Professor salary in Cook County, IL

The average salary for a professor in Cook County, IL is $99,500 per year. Professor salaries in Cook County, IL can vary between $36,500 to $280,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 801 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as professor.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for professors in Cook County, IL: The University of Chicago ($148,500 a year), Northwestern University ($148,000 a year), and Illinois Institute of Technology ($134,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for professors in Cook County, IL: Wilmette, IL ($139,000 a year), Middleton, WI ($138,000 a year), and West Lafayette, IN ($127,000 a year).