Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Illinois earn a median salary of $71,559 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.4% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 11,190 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $53,890 to $85,400 depending on location.
$71,559
Avg median salary in Illinois
$85,400
Highest paying metro
$53,890
Lowest paying metro
11,190
Employed in Illinois
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $85,400 | $68,450 | $93,850 | 4,810 |
| East Central Illinois | $79,080 | $62,390 | $95,990 | 850 |
| West Central Illinois | $78,100 | $64,790 | $93,590 | 2,350 |
| Northwest Illinois | $74,720 | $62,500 | $95,990 | 860 |
| South Illinois | $74,190 | $62,090 | $85,300 | 1,690 |
| Peoria, IL | $68,760 | $55,870 | $78,540 | 220 |
| Rockford, IL | $68,540 | $54,730 | $70,530 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,350 | $48,030 | $78,080 | 140 |
| Champaign, IL | $53,890 | $53,220 | $59,890 | 80 |