Galena Unified School District 120
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over seventy teachers and support staff and 800 students enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Galena Unified School District 120. The tables below provide teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained 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, the table below displays the average salary for teachers 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 and support staff, including 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
Galena Unified School District 120 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Galena Unified School District 120. 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 Galena Unified School District 120 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 66 | 71 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 40 | - | 46 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 21 | - | 24 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Galena Unified School District 120 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Galena Unified School District 120 oversees 3 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:
- Scales Mound Community Unit School District - CUSD 211 (3 Schools)
- East Dubuque Unified School District 119 (3 Schools)
- River Ridge Community Unit School District - CUSD 210 (3 Schools)
- Stockton Community Unit School District - CUSD 206 (3 Schools)
- Warren Community Unit School District 205 (2 Schools)
Galena Unified School District 120 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena High School 1206 Franklin St Galena IL 61036 (815) 777-0917 | 9-12 | 21 | 232 |
| Galena Middle School 1230 Franklin St Galena IL 61036 (815) 777-2413 | 5-8 | 23 | 226 |
| Galena Primary School 219 Kelly Ln Galena IL 61036 (815) 777-2200 | PK-4 | 24 | 347 |