Which St. Clair County school districts pay their teachers the most?

The recent release of the 2024-25 Illinois Report Card provides insight into which St. Clair County school districts pay teachers the highest salaries.

Released late last month, the Illinois Report Card tracks the average annual salaries of teachers by district and individual schools. The calculation divides the sum of all teachers’ salaries in a school or district by the number of full-time equivalent teachers, the report explains.

Here’s what the data show about St. Clair County teachers’ pay:

Belleville’s two largest districts pay the most in St. Clair County

Out of more than 20 St. Clair County school districts—including Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, since parts of Collinsville are in St. Clair County—Belleville Township High School District 201 and Belleville School District 118 have the highest average teacher salaries, according to the report card.

In Belleville 201, teachers earn an average of $85,574. In Belleville 118, the average is $83,030.

“Investing in strong teachers leads to better student outcomes, more stable school environments and long-term benefits for our entire community, which is why we believe this investment is both necessary and responsible,” District 118 Superintendent Ryan Boike said.

Belleville 201 and Belleville 118 are the only two school districts in St. Clair County whose average teacher salaries exceed the statewide average of $78,495.

“Our teacher salaries are higher than the state average because we place a strong and deliberate emphasis on recruiting and supporting highly qualified faculty and staff,” District 201 Superintendent Marshaun Warren said. “This commitment reflects our belief that talented, dedicated professionals are the foundation of the best possible school environment and experience.”

The BND did not include Brooklyn Unit School District 188, as its reported average teacher salaries at two of its schools—approximately $27,000—appeared potentially inaccurate, and the district did not respond to multiple requests for verification.

What are the top-paying school districts in St. Clair?

After Belleville 201 and Belleville 118, the districts with the next-highest average annual teacher salaries are:

• East St. Louis School District 189: $77,321
• O’Fallon Township High School District 203: $74,488
• Collinsville Community Unit District 10: $72,812
• Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70: $72,030
• Shiloh Village School District 85: $67,383
• Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105: $65,129
• Freeburg Community High School District 77: $64,704
• Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19: $63,616
• Millstadt Community Consolidated School District 160: $63,484
• Wolf Branch School District 113: $63,119

What are the lowest-paying school districts in St. Clair County?

According to the 24-25 Illinois Report Card, the districts with the lowest average annual teacher salaries are:

• St. Libory Consolidated School District 30: $47,656
• Central School District 104 in O’Fallon: $51,233
• Grant Community Consolidated School District 110: $52,265
• Belle Valley School District 119: $52,999
• High Mount School District 116: $53,623

On average, what do teachers in St. Clair County make?

Considering average teacher salaries in the 27 St. Clair County districts analyzed, the average teacher salary in the county is approximately $62,842. On average, teachers in St. Clair County make less than the statewide average teacher salary.

This story was originally published November 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM.