Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Champaign, IL

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

Median annual salary $77,100 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $50,680
90th percentile $106,720
Employed locally 380
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,680
    25th
    $66,910
    50th (median)
    $77,100
    75th
    $94,060
    90th
    $106,720

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 119% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $112,630
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $108,890
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,640
    Illinois $101,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,100
    Firefighters $61,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,550
    School Bus Monitors $34,240
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,890
    Bailiffs $51,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Champaign, IL is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.01 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Champaign, IL is 1.1% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,680 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,910.