Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over fifty teachers and support staff and 800 students enrolled at the 2 schools operated by Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10. The tables below profile faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Illinois Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists the average salary for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Illinois. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,630 | $47,040 - $105,250 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,870 | $47,810 - $105,580 |
| High School Teacher | $89,320 | $49,020 - $135,960 |
| PE Teacher | $68,830 | $31,200 - $122,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Illinois below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $118,420 | $78,070 - $169,400 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,230 | $44,890 - $110,580 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Illinois, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 60 | 55 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 33 | - | 32 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 26 | - | 20 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10 Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10 in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Altamont Community Unit School District – CUSD 10 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont Grade School 407 South Edwards St Altamont IL 62411 (618) 483-5171 | PK-8 | 35 | 497 |
| Altamont High School 7 South Ewing St Altamont IL 62411 (618) 483-6194 | 9-12 | 19 | 276 |