After School Program Director/Teachers Aid Salary in Illinois

How much does an After School Program Director/Teachers Aid make in Illinois? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an After School Program Director/Teachers Aid in Illinois is $89,789 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an After School Program Director/Teachers Aid's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,607
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,640 to $98,069
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,043

Key Factors That Influence After School Program Director/Teachers Aid Salaries

An After School Program Director/Teachers Aid's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects After School Program Director/Teachers Aid Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an After School Program Director/Teachers Aid's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,450
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,063
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,125
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,087
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,153
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Ethics Specialist I less than 1 year $70,450
After School Program Director/Teachers Aid 1-2 years $88,063
Ethics Specialist III 2-4 years $107,125
Ethics Specialist IV 5-8 years $123,087
Ethics Specialist V over 8 years $178,153

Top Paying Cities for After School Program Director/Teachers Aid

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Effingham: $82,767
  • Saint Peter: $82,653
  • Salem: $82,968

After School Program Director/Teachers Aid Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For After School Program Director/Teachers Aid roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 87% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, After School Program Director/Teachers Aid positions in Transportation or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view After School Program Director/Teachers Aid as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an After School Program Director/Teachers Aid

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking $121,214 $58.0 35%
Pharmaceuticals $116,725 $56.0 30%
Internet $107,746 $52.0 20%
Financial Services $105,950 $51.0 18%
Biotechnology $100,563 $48.0 12%

After School Program Director/Teachers Aid Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an After School Program Director/Teachers Aid's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$83,640
Average $89,789/year
$98,069
$6,970
Average $7,482/month
$8,172
$1,608
Average $1,727/week
$1,886
$40
Average $43/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,069 $8,172 $1,886 $47
Average $89,789 $7,482 $1,727 $43
25th Percentile $83,640 $6,970 $1,608 $40

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