2026-27 · District salary guide
Chicago Public Schools teacher salary schedule
At Chicago Public Schools, published master’s starting pay is $79,780 for 2026-27.
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View the official scheduleSalary at a glance
- Bachelor’s starting pay
- $74,612
- Master’s starting pay
- $79,780
- Bachelor’s maximum
- $124,168
- Master’s maximum
- $129,335
- Doctorate maximum
- $139,672
District source · Annual amounts for 2026-27.
Experience steps & degree lanes
Find the row for your credited step, then read across to your education lane. — means a value was not supplied.
| Step | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $74,612 | $79,780 | $90,117 |
| 2 | $74,612 | $79,780 | $90,117 |
| 3 | $75,652 | $80,820 | $91,157 |
| 4 | $76,942 | $82,110 | $92,447 |
| 5 | $78,388 | $83,556 | $93,893 |
| 6 | $80,718 | $85,885 | $96,223 |
| 7 | $83,653 | $88,821 | $99,158 |
| 8 | $86,849 | $92,016 | $102,353 |
| 9 | $90,152 | $95,319 | $105,657 |
| 10 | $93,562 | $98,731 | $109,068 |
| 11 | $96,917 | $102,086 | $112,423 |
| 12 | $100,148 | $105,317 | $115,654 |
| 13 | $103,012 | $108,181 | $118,518 |
| 14 | $105,587 | $110,756 | $121,093 |
| 15 | $107,929 | $113,098 | $123,435 |
| 16 | $108,764 | $113,932 | $124,269 |
| 17 | $111,944 | $117,111 | $127,446 |
| 18 | $116,150 | $121,315 | $131,654 |
| 19 | $118,784 | $123,952 | $134,286 |
| 20 | $120,186 | $125,354 | $135,690 |
| 21 | $122,189 | $127,356 | $137,693 |
| 22 | $123,289 | $128,456 | $138,793 |
| 23 | $123,289 | $128,456 | $138,793 |
| 24 | $123,289 | $128,456 | $138,793 |
| 25 | $124,168 | $129,335 | $139,672 |
Schedule notes
CPS-CTU 2024-2028 collective bargaining agreement (contract book dated 2026-03-20), Appendix A-1A, 208-Day Schedule Teachers, 2026-27 (FY27). Figures are the 'Total Comp' row in the 'Base' column, which includes the board's 7% pension pickup and applies regardless of hire date; this matches the TRS-inclusive figures used for the other Illinois districts here. The 'Salary' row is lower: Lane 1 step 1 $69,730.69, Lane 2 step 1 $74,560.41, Lane 1 step 25 $116,044.97, Lane 6 step 25 $130,534.65. Lane 1 = bachelor's, Lane 2 = master's, Lane 6 = doctorate (CBA 36-6.3); lanes 3-5 (MA+15/+30/+45) not shown. Steps 1-25, exact to the cent as printed. After a teacher's hire-date anniversary pay moves to the 'Base + Step' column (FY27 step 25 Total Comp: Lane 1 $125,518.46, Lane 6 $141,022.42 not shown separately here). Step 26+ receives annual COLA, plus a $2,100 longevity payment at year 30. Enrollment is ISBE Oct 1, 2025 public enrollment (FY27 IDEA Part B Flow Through report).
Confirm your placement
Experience credit and education requirements are set by the district. Check the official schedule for contract length, supplements and rules for moving between lanes. These base amounts are not take-home pay.
Reported district enrollment: 317,527 students. Source.
Sources and last checked
- Chicago Public Schools official salary schedule · Chicago Public Schools
- District source and context · Chicago Public Schools
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