Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over sixty teachers and instructors are employed at Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several 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, this table details salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced 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
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians 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
Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139. 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 Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 67 | 65 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 38 | - | 37 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 25 | - | 26 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139 Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139 operates 2 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
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- Coulterville Unified School District 1 (3 Schools)
- Red Bud Community Unit School District - CUSD 132 (2 Schools)
Chester Community Unit School District – CUSD 139 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary School 650 Opdyke St Chester IL 62233 (618) 826-2354 | PK-8 | 39 | 649 |
| Chester High School 1901 Swanwick St Chester IL 62233 (618) 826-2302 | 9-12 | 23 | 327 |