Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than forty educators and 500 students enrolled at the 2 schools operated by Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1. The tables below profile teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from multiple 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 average 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
Learn more about salary ranges and 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
Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1. 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 Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 42 | 40 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 25 | - | 20 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 14 | - | 19 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Liberty Community Unit School District - CUSD 2 (2 Schools)
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- Central Community Unit School District - CUSD 3 (4 Schools)
- Brown County Community Unit School District - CUSD 1 (3 Schools)
Payson Community Unit School District – CUSD 1 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Elementary School 404 West State St Payson IL 62360 (217) 656-3323 | PK-6 | 21 | 316 |
| Seymour High School 420 West Brainard St Payson IL 62360 (217) 656-3355 | 7-12 | 19 | 207 |