Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $53,890 -7% vs national
Median hourly $25.91
10th percentile $41,310
90th percentile $70,830
Employed locally 80
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,310
    25th
    $53,220
    50th (median)
    $53,890
    75th
    $59,890
    90th
    $70,830

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 83% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $86,930
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $85,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $79,080
    Illinois $78,750

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,100
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,100
    Firefighters $61,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,550
    School Bus Monitors $34,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Champaign, IL is $25.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.08 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Champaign, IL is 7% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,310 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,220.