Professor salary in Illinois

Average salary
$88,500/yr
Based on 1,810 income tax records
$37,500
$233,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$70K
 
$82K
 
$94K
 
$98K
$37,500
$233,000
How much do Professors make?
The average total salary for a Professor is $88,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,810 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Professor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Professor salary can vary between $37,500 to $233,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Professor salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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The University Of Chicago, Illinois
126 income tax records
$148,000/yr
$66K – $421K
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Northwestern University, Illinois
121 income tax records
$146,500/yr
$74K – $455K
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Illinois Institute Of Technology, Illinois
20 income tax records
$132,000/yr
$86K – $188K
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William Rainey Harper College, Illinois
14 income tax records
$123,000/yr
$74K – $144K
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College Of Dupage, Illinois
23 income tax records
$114,500/yr
$84K – $165K
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Lewis University, Illinois
19 income tax records
$105,000/yr
$68K – $174K
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University Of Illinois, Illinois
315 income tax records
$103,000/yr
$53K – $215K
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Oakton Community College, Illinois
12 income tax records
$100,500/yr
$62K – $122K
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Loyola University Chicago, Illinois
70 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$55K – $176K
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DePaul University, Illinois
63 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$34K – $196K
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City Colleges Of Chicago, Illinois
28 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$23K – $129K
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Bradley University, Illinois
24 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$57K – $146K
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Illinois Central College, Illinois
12 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$60K – $112K
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois
38 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$48K – $120K
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Southern Il Univ Edwardsville, Illinois
22 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$59K – $156K
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Northeastern Illinois University, Illinois
24 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$55K – $111K
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Northern Illinois University, Illinois
51 income tax records
$82,000/yr
$44K – $148K
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Rock Valley College, Illinois
13 income tax records
$81,000/yr
$61K – $109K
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Eastern Illinois University, Illinois
23 income tax records
$81,000/yr
$55K – $124K
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Wheaton College, Illinois
18 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$54K – $94K
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State Of Il Western Il Universit, Illinois
36 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$42K – $108K
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Illinois State University, Illinois
76 income tax records
$75,500/yr
$52K – $132K
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Chicago State University, Illinois
11 income tax records
$75,000/yr
$61K – $120K
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North Park University, Illinois
10 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$60K – $88K
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Roosevelt University, Illinois
11 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$48K – $141K
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Millikin University, Illinois
16 income tax records
$70,500/yr
$35K – $83K
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Columbia College Chicago, Illinois
12 income tax records
$70,000/yr
$52K – $149K
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Benedictine University, Illinois
14 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$56K – $92K
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The Art Institute Of Chicago, Illinois
15 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$22K – $145K
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North Central College, Illinois
16 income tax records
$67,000/yr
$47K – $92K
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Governors State University, Illinois
14 income tax records
$66,000/yr
$45K – $97K
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Augustana College, Illinois
11 income tax records
$63,500/yr
$51K – $93K
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Elmhurst College, Illinois
14 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$52K – $101K
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Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois
16 income tax records
$56,000/yr
$45K – $70K
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Knox College, Illinois
15 income tax records
$54,000/yr
$37K – $73K

Professor demographics in Illinois

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33% are single
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67% are married
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52% have kids
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74% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Professors in Illinois

1,810 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a professor in Illinois is $88,500 per year. Professor salaries in Illinois can vary between $37,500 to $233,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,810 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as professor.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for professors in Illinois: The University of Chicago ($148,000 a year), Northwestern University ($146,500 a year), and Illinois Institute of Technology ($132,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for professors in Illinois: Wilmette, IL ($139,000 a year), Savoy, IL ($119,500 a year), and Evanston, IL ($118,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.