The adoption of a salary schedule for Illinois teachers is typically the result of formal negotiations or comes out of meetings between representatives of the local board of education and the teacher organization. The majority of these districts engage in collective bargaining either annually or biannually. In view of a widespread need for comparative information, this study provides school board members, teachers, administrators, and the general public with accurate teacher salary schedule and contract provision information by school district. It also presents a statewide summary analysis as a comparative basis for overall planning and decision making. Salaries actually paid to teachers are reported and include salaries for full-time elementary, secondary, and special education classroom teachers employed by school districts. (JD)