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93Education Jobs in Illinois
93 education openings across Illinois. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Education hiring in Illinois: the current picture
There are 93 education openings in Illinois. Employers added at least 5 new education postings in Illinois in the past week.
Hiring is concentrated: Northrop Grumman alone accounts for roughly 14% of open roles, with Walmart and ALDI next in line. Chicago has the deepest pool (25 openings), followed by Rolling Meadows (13) and Elk Grove Village (7). Of postings that specify a schedule, 89% are full-time, 11% part-time. 2 listings are remote-eligible — a small slice (2%) of the market.
Posted pay in Illinois roughly mirrors the national picture — 36% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 38% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $86,000 here, compared with roughly $85,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for educational instruction and library occupations in Illinois at $67,000 (median $60,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run above that benchmark. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do education jobs pay in Illinois?
53 of the 93education postings in Illinois list pay (57%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $86,000 a year, and 36% advertise $100K or more.
Based on the 53 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Northrop Grumman13
- Walmart12
- ALDI8
- Lifetime7
- Elkgroveparks7
- Ahpd6
- Menta6
- Mercy Health4
Where the jobs are
- Chicago25
- Rolling Meadows13
- Elk Grove Village7
- Naperville6
- Arlington Heights6
- Rockford4
- Itasca2
- Champaign2
- Schaumburg2
- Loves Park2
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Frequently asked questions
How many education jobs are open in Illinois?
There are 93 education job postings in Illinois. At least 5 of them were posted within the past week.
What do education jobs pay in Illinois?
Among the 53 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $86,000 a year, and 36% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for education jobs in Illinois?
The employers with the most open education roles in Illinois are Northrop Grumman (13 openings), Walmart (12), and ALDI (8). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote education jobs in Illinois?
Yes — 2 of the education postings in Illinois are remote-eligible (about 2% of the market).