An Illinois state senator said he wants to ensure teachers receive a “livable minimum salary” by raising their minimum annual pay to $40,000. State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) said Senate Bill 2892 provides the first raise of Illinois’ minimum mandated salary for teachers since 1980. Currently, Illinois mandates minimum salaries of $11,000 for a teacher with a master’s degree, $10,000 for those with bachelor’s degrees and $9,000 for teachers with less than a bachelor’s degree.
Bill to Set Minimum Illinois Teacher Salary at $40k/yr
