Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than forty teachers and support staff and 600 students that are enrolled at the 3 schools operated by Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188. The tables below display school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Illinois, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered 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, this table displays salary ranges for teachers that 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 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
Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188 Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188. 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 Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188 per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 50 | 43 | |
| Elementary School Teachers | 30 | - | 25 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 16 | - | 18 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188 Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188 operates 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District – CUSD 188 Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School 4989 State Hwy 148 Mulkeytown IL 62865 (618) 596-2121 | PK-6 | 15 | 302 |
| Zeigler-Royalton High School 4989 State Hwy 148 Mulkeytown IL 62865 (618) 596-5841 | 9-12 | 17 | 168 |
| Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School 4989 State Hwy 148 Mulkeytown IL 62865 (618) 596-2121 | 6-8 | 10 | 157 |