Hey y’all! I’m considering relocating to the Chicago or Indianapolis area from Houston to get closer to family. I’m certified to teach mathematics 4-12. Is the salary in these areas competitive? Strong union? Overall recommendations for the suburbs? Any information would be helpful. Thanks

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Taught my first 6 years in NW Indiana. Lots of good districts in “da region,” especially in Porter and LaPorte counties and South/Central Lake county. Salaries likely higher in Illinois and into SW Michigan, but cost of living higher in Illinois. Lots of options depending on type of area you want to live - urban, suburban, rural, college town, etc. The good news is that so much can be researched online.

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I'm here in 'da Region. Lake, not Porter.

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I agree with other post. I teach in Illinois. The salary scales vary from one district to another. If you live in the west or north suburbs you may make higher salaries. Chicago is its own district and has its own policies. Most districts have strong unions. Hope this helps

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I teach in Indianapolis and live in the suburbs. Pay scales vary greatly from district to district. My association (can’t use the word union here 😉) is very strong and has fought hard for us the last few years. Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.

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Overall, average salaries will be higher in Illinois, and it will generally have stronger Unions.

However, you really need to look at specific districts to get a true comparison.

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IDK where you are looking at, but in Mundelein. IL (a suburb of Chicago) has a pretty high pay scale for the High School.

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